1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - No investment ratings are provided in the reports. 2. Core Views Steel Industry - Currently, the supply and demand of steel are seasonally recovering, with both production and demand on the rise but not yet peaking. Last week, the increase in production was relatively slow, with an increase of 30,000 tons in hot metal production and stable production of the five major steel products. The increase in the production of off - balance - sheet steel products was also not significant, and the production increment may have flowed more to steel billets. The apparent demand has increased, and the increase in apparent demand is greater than that in production, so the inventory continues to decline. Currently, the demand for hot - rolled coils is slightly better than that for rebar, and the domestic demand expectation is still weak, while the export orders remain stable. Affected by the environmental protection - related production cuts of steel mills in the first quarter, although the demand is weak, the inventory reduction is acceptable, and the supply - demand contradiction is not significant. From the perspective of the steel supply - demand situation, there is insufficient upward driving force, and the upward elasticity of steel prices mainly comes from the raw material side. Recently, crude oil has strengthened again, and the expected production cut of BHP has made raw materials stronger, which supports steel prices [1]. Iron Ore Industry - Yesterday, the main iron ore contract fluctuated weakly. Geopolitical conflicts have caused market sentiment to fluctuate. The sharp decline in energy products such as crude oil and coal has led to a weakening of commodities. Currently, geopolitical games continue, the BHP negotiation is undetermined, and the resumption of hot metal production is the focus of future iron ore trading. In terms of fundamentals, on the supply side, the global iron ore shipment volume has decreased significantly on a week - on - week basis, with the reduction concentrated in the three major Australian mines due to the impact of a super typhoon on the shipment of some Australian ports. On the demand side, the hot metal production has increased slightly on a week - on - week basis, slightly lower than expected. Some steel mills have carried out rational maintenance, and the profitability of steel mills has improved. Currently, the recovery of terminal demand is slow, domestic demand is relatively weak, and the situation of steel exports is acceptable, with the reduction in the Middle East being offset by the increase in Southeast Asia. In the inventory aspect, the inventories of steel mills and ports have both decreased slightly. With the recent decline in the arrival volume and the high - level continuous port clearance under the resumption of production of steel mills, the port inventory is expected to decrease slightly or remain unchanged. Looking forward to the future, under the influence of factors such as escalating geopolitical conflicts, changeable market sentiment, the resumption of production of steel mills, and the undetermined BHP negotiation, the main iron ore contract will oscillate at a high level in the short term, with the reference range of the main contract being 780 - 830 [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry - **Coke**: Yesterday, the coke futures showed a weak downward trend. In the spot market, the mainstream coke enterprises initiated the first - round price increase on March 23, which is expected to be implemented on April 1. The increase in coking coal prices provides cost support for the coke price increase, and the port price fluctuates with the futures. On the supply side, the coke price adjustment lags behind that of coking coal, the sharp increase in chemical product prices makes up for the coke losses, and the coking operation starts to increase. On the demand side, steel mills are actively resuming production, the hot metal production is increasing, the steel price has rebounded at a low level, and the restocking demand has recovered but resists high - priced raw materials. In the inventory aspect, coking plants are reducing inventory, while steel mills and ports are increasing inventory, and the overall inventory has increased slightly. The coke supply and demand are basically balanced in the short term. Trump's statement that the war will end soon has caused a sharp decline in energy, natural gas, and downstream chemical products at a high level. The continuous conflict affects the macro - sentiment. The coking coal spot has cooled down and declined, and the coke futures had fully anticipated the coke price increase before, and now there is an expectation of a peak - to - decline. It is recommended to wait and see on a single - side basis, and the reference range of the coke 2605 contract is 1600 - 1800 [5]. - **Coking Coal**: Yesterday, the coking coal futures showed a weak downward trend. In the spot market, the auction transactions of Shanxi spot have started to decline, and the Mongolian coal quotation has followed the futures down. After the price increase, the restocking demand has weakened, and downstream enterprises with low profits are more resistant to high - priced resources. On the supply side, coal mines are gradually resuming production, and the daily coal production is gradually increasing. In terms of imported coal, the port inventory continues to accumulate, and the customs clearance remains at a high level, with a slight decline recently. On the demand side, steel mills are actively resuming production, the hot metal production is increasing, and the restocking demand has recovered but resists high - priced raw materials. In the inventory aspect, washing plants, coke enterprises, steel mills, ports, and ports are all increasing inventory, while coal mines are reducing inventory, and the overall inventory has started to show a change of active restocking by downstream enterprises. Trump's statement that the war will end soon has caused a sharp decline in energy, natural gas, and downstream chemical products at a high level. The continuous conflict affects the macro - sentiment. The coking coal spot has cooled down and declined. It is necessary to focus on the macro - impact and industrial supply - demand changes. It is recommended to wait and see on a single - side basis, and the reference range of the coking coal 2605 contract is 1050 - 1250 [5]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese Industry - **Ferrosilicon**: Yesterday, the main ferrosilicon contract declined significantly, mainly due to the repeated geopolitical conflicts and the sharp decline in energy costs such as crude oil and coal. In terms of fundamentals, last week, the ferrosilicon production decreased slightly on a week - on - week basis, and the production area's operating rate also declined. Only Inner Mongolia and Ningxia have better profits under the repair of manufacturers' profits, but Qinghai and Gansu still have serious losses. In terms of steel - making demand, the hot metal production increased slightly on a week - on - week basis, slightly lower than expected. Some steel mills carried out routine maintenance, and the profitability of steel mills has improved. Currently, the recovery of terminal demand is slow, and domestic demand is relatively weak. In terms of non - steel demand, the daily production of magnesium ingots is at a relatively high level, and the market sentiment has improved significantly compared with the previous period. The ferrosilicon export orders are not good, and the cancellation of orders has also weakened. In terms of cost, the price of semi - coke has been slightly adjusted upwards. Pay attention to the settlement electricity price changes in the production areas in March. The cost side of ferrosilicon has certain support. Looking forward to the future, in the short term, the market sentiment is changeable due to international geopolitical conflicts. The supply and demand of ferrosilicon both increase, and the cost is affected by coal. However, the current supply growth rate is relatively slow, and the supply and demand are still in a balanced state. Pay attention to the subsequent production and cost changes. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate widely, and it is recommended to operate within the range of 5800 - 6200 [6]. - **Silicomanganese**: Yesterday, the main silicomanganese contract declined significantly, mainly due to the repeated geopolitical conflicts and the sharp decline in energy costs such as crude oil and coal. In terms of fundamentals, last week, the silicomanganese supply continued to decline on a week - on - week basis, and the operating rate has declined for several consecutive weeks. The production pressure in the southern region is still relatively high, and the loss amplitude has decreased compared with the previous period. Only the immediate profit of Inner Mongolia in the northern production area is on the verge of profit and loss, but the manganese ore cost of manufacturers is mostly the ore at the previous low price, so the profit should be better than the calculation. Pay attention to the implementation of silicomanganese production cuts in the future. In terms of demand, the hot metal production increased slightly on a week - on - week basis, slightly lower than expected. Some steel mills carried out routine maintenance, and the profitability of steel mills has improved. Currently, the recovery of terminal demand is slow, and domestic demand is relatively weak. In terms of cost, the supply and demand of manganese ore may become marginally looser in the near future. With the increase in arrivals and the expected contraction in demand, the port inventory has started to increase. However, due to the continuous geopolitical conflicts, the impact of energy prices on the comprehensive costs of shipping and mining still exists, and the manganese ore price may run at a high level. In general, in the short term, the market sentiment is changeable due to international geopolitical conflicts. There is an expectation of silicomanganese production cuts, which may weaken the demand for manganese ore. Pay attention to the supply change of silicomanganese in April. It is expected that the price will oscillate strongly, with the reference range of 5700 - 6800 [6]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar spot prices in East China, North China, and South China decreased by 10 yuan/ton compared with the previous value, and the prices of rebar 05, 10, and 01 contracts also decreased, with decreases of 18 yuan/ton, 22 yuan/ton, and 20 yuan/ton respectively. Hot - rolled coil spot prices in East China, North China, and South China decreased by 10 yuan/ton compared with the previous value, and the prices of hot - rolled coil 05, 10, and 01 contracts also decreased, with decreases of 14 yuan/ton, 13 yuan/ton, and 11 yuan/ton respectively [1]. Cost and Profit - The steel billet price remained unchanged at 2980 yuan/ton, and the slab price remained unchanged at 3730 yuan/ton. The cost of Jiangsu electric - furnace rebar increased by 2 yuan/ton, and the cost of Jiangsu converter rebar decreased by 1 yuan/ton. The profits of East China hot - rolled coils, North China hot - rolled coils, East China rebar, North China rebar, and South China rebar increased by 11 yuan/ton, 21 yuan/ton, 21 yuan/ton, 21 yuan/ton, and 11 yuan/ton respectively [1]. Production - The daily average hot metal production increased by 3.1 tons to 231.1 tons, with a growth rate of 1.4%. The production of the five major steel products decreased slightly by 0.2 tons to 839.6 tons, with a decrease rate of 0.0%. The rebar production decreased by 5.5 tons to 197.9 tons, with a decrease rate of 2.7%, among which the electric - furnace production decreased by 1.5 tons to 32.7 tons, with a decrease rate of 4.3%, and the converter production decreased by 4.0 tons to 165.2 tons, with a decrease rate of 2.4%. The hot - rolled coil production increased by 5.4 tons to 305.6 tons, with a growth rate of 1.8% [1]. Inventory - The inventory of the five major steel products decreased by 48.4 tons to 1897.8 tons, with a decrease rate of 2.5%. The rebar inventory decreased by 27.5 tons to 861.9 tons, with a decrease rate of 3.1%. The hot - rolled coil inventory decreased by 8.0 tons to 453.3 tons, with a decrease rate of 1.7% [1]. Transaction and Demand - The building materials trading volume increased by 1.0 to 10.4, with a growth rate of 10.4%. The apparent demand of the five major steel products increased by 19.5 to 888.0, with a growth rate of 2.2%. The apparent demand of rebar increased by 17.3 to 225.4, with a growth rate of 8.3%. The apparent demand of hot - rolled coils increased by 3.1 to 313.6, with a growth rate of 1.0% [1]. Iron Ore Industry Futures - The warehouse - receipt costs of various iron ore powders such as Coking Fine, PB Fine, etc. decreased to varying degrees, and the 05 - contract basis of some iron ore powders also changed. The 5 - 9 spread decreased by 0.5 to 21.5, with a decrease rate of 2.3%, and the 9 - 1 spread decreased by 2.0 to 17.5, with a decrease rate of 10.3% [3]. Spot Prices and Price Indexes - The spot prices of various iron ore powders at Rizhao Port decreased to varying degrees, and the price of the Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap remained unchanged [3]. Supply - The 45 - port arrival volume increased by 154.7 tons to 2426.3 tons, with a growth rate of 6.8%. The global shipment volume decreased by 671.9 tons to 2472.4 tons, with a decrease rate of 21.4%. The national monthly import volume decreased by 2200.9 tons to 9763.8 tons, with a decrease rate of 18.4% [3]. Demand - The daily average hot metal production of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, with a growth rate of 1.3%. The 45 - port daily average port clearance volume decreased by 7.8 tons to 313.2 tons, with a decrease rate of 2.4%. The national monthly pig iron production decreased by 6072.2 tons to 0.0 tons, with a decrease rate of 100.0%, and the national monthly crude steel production decreased by 6817.7 tons to 0.0 tons, with a decrease rate of 100.0% [3]. Inventory Changes - The 45 - port inventory decreased by 98.1 tons to 17000.31 tons, with a decrease rate of 0.6%. The imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills decreased by 55.5 tons to 8978.6 tons, with a decrease rate of 0.6%. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills increased by 2.0 to 23.0, with a growth rate of 9.5% [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry Coke - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse - receipt) and Rizhao Port quasi - first - grade wet - quenched coke (warehouse - receipt) remained unchanged. The coke 05 and 09 contracts decreased by 52 yuan/ton and 55 yuan/ton respectively, with decrease rates of 3.0% and 3.0% respectively [5]. Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi medium - sulfur main coking coal (warehouse - receipt) and Mongolian 5 raw coal (warehouse - receipt) decreased by 0 yuan/ton and 19 yuan/ton respectively, with decrease rates of 0.0% and 1.5% respectively. The coking coal 05 and 09 contracts decreased by 66 yuan/ton and 75 yuan/ton respectively, with decrease rates of 5.4% and 5.5% respectively [5]. Supply - The daily average production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.5 tons to 64.8 tons, with a growth rate of 0.8%. The daily average production of 247 steel mills remained unchanged at 47.3 tons, with a decrease rate of 0.1%. The production of raw coal decreased by 5.6 tons to 875.3 tons, with a decrease rate of 0.64%, and the production of clean coal decreased by 2.7 tons to 445.9 tons, with a decrease rate of 0.6% [5]. Demand - The hot metal production of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, with a growth rate of 1.3%. The daily average production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.5 tons to 64.8 tons, with a growth rate of 0.8% [5]. Inventory Changes - The total coke inventory increased by 16.3 tons to 997.8 tons, with a growth rate of 1.7%. The coke inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 4.2 tons to 90.1 tons, with a decrease rate of 4.4%. The coke inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 3.5 tons to 691.7 tons, with a growth rate of 0.5%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants increased by 42.5 tons to 1047.5 tons, with a growth rate of 4.2%. The coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 8.5 tons to 782.4 tons, with a growth rate of 1.1%. The port inventory increased by 8.5 tons to 216.1 tons, with a growth rate of 4.2% [5]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese Industry Futures and Spot - The closing price of the fer

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Glass: Neutral [2] - Soda Ash: Slightly Bearish [2] - Silicomanganese: Neutral [5] - Ferrosilicon: Neutral [5] 2. Core Viewpoints - The black building materials market is under pressure due to macro - sentiment disturbances. The glass and soda ash markets are affected by weak demand, while the double - silicon market is facing its own supply - demand contradictions [1][3] 3. Summary of Each Section Glass and Soda Ash Market Analysis - Glass 2605 main contract showed a slightly weak and volatile trend yesterday. The spot market price declined slightly with the futures price, and the purchasing intention of traders remained relatively stable [1] - Soda Ash 2605 main contract continued the previous day's weak trend. The spot market price decreased with the futures price, and downstream purchases were mainly for rigid - demand replenishment, with overall light trading [1] Supply - Demand and Logic - The glass market continues the pattern of weak supply and demand. The profit margin of float glass enterprises is narrowing, the number of cold - repair production lines is increasing, and production is gradually decreasing. The traditional "Golden March and Silver April" consumption season is underperforming, downstream orders are average, and real - estate data is weak, so downstream purchases are mainly for rigid - demand replenishment [1] - The supply - demand contradiction in the soda ash market is still prominent. Although production has declined periodically, the overall supply is still loose. New orders for downstream float glass and photovoltaic glass are underperforming, and the inventory is at a high level compared to the same period. The recent weakness in the chemical sector has further dragged down market sentiment [1] Strategies - Glass: Volatility [2] - Soda Ash: Slightly Weak Volatility [2] Double - Silicon (Silicomanganese and Ferrosilicon) Market Analysis - Silicomanganese futures showed a weak trend yesterday, with the main contract dropping 2.19% in a single day. There are production - reduction plans in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia, and some factories started production reduction on April 1st. The cost of manganese ore is strongly supported, and the mainstream steel procurement prices have not been finalized. The price of 6517 in the northern market is 6200 - 6300 yuan/ton, and in the southern market, it is 6300 - 6350 yuan/ton [3] - Ferrosilicon futures were weak yesterday, with the main contract dropping 3.17%. The spot market was consolidating, and trading showed no improvement. The ex - factory price of 72 - grade ferrosilicon in the main production areas is 5550 - 5650 yuan/ton, and 75 - grade ferrosilicon is priced at 5950 - 6100 yuan/ton [3] Supply - Demand and Logic - This week, silicomanganese production decreased, and inventory decreased slightly but remained at a high level compared to the same period. The production capacity is still loose, and the high - inventory pressure leads to a large supply - demand contradiction. Although short - term factors such as the Australian hurricane, South African oil and gas shortages, and increased shipping costs may drive up prices, the overall industrial chain is still loose [3] - The supply - demand contradiction in ferrosilicon is relatively limited. Due to improved profits, production is expected to increase. The inventory is relatively healthy, but the loose production capacity suppresses price increases. The tense situation in the Middle East has raised expectations of increased ferrosilicon costs, so the price is slightly bullish [4] Strategies - Silicomanganese: Volatility [5] - Ferrosilicon: Volatility [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - Not provided in the given content Summary by Directory Price - The latest prices of 72% FeSi in different regions vary, with prices in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Shaanxi at 5600, 5630, 5600, and 5580 respectively, and the price of 75% FeSi in Shaanxi at 6100 [1] - The latest prices of 6517 FeSi in different regions are also presented, such as 6330 in Inner Mongolia, 6170 in Ningxia, etc [1] - The prices of silicon manganese and related products, including the closing price of the main contract, basis, and price differences between regions and varieties, are provided [4] Supply - The production and capacity utilization of 136 silicon - iron production enterprises in different regions (Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi) are shown, as well as the production of silicon - manganese in China [2][4] - The export prices of 72% and 75% FeSi at Tianjin Port are presented [2] Demand - The demand for silicon - manganese in China (in ten thousand tons) is provided, along with the production of crude steel and stainless - steel crude steel in China [2][5] - The procurement volume and price of FeSi75 - B by HeSteel Group are also given [2] Inventory - The inventory data of 60 sample silicon - iron enterprises in different regions (China, Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi) are presented, as well as the inventory - related data of silicon - manganese, including warehouse receipts, effective forecasts, and inventory average available days [3][5] Cost and Profit - The electricity prices in different regions (Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Ningxia, Shaanxi) for ferroalloys are provided, along with the market prices of raw materials such as semi - carbonated manganese ore and manganese ore [3][4] - The production costs and profits of silicon - iron and silicon - manganese in different regions (Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Guangxi) are presented [3][5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content Core Viewpoints - Not explicitly stated in the provided content Summary by Categories Black Series - For silicon iron (SF603), the futures price is 5978, the basis is 104, the spot price is 5874, the basis rate is 1.80%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 71.50% [1] - For silicon manganese (SM603), the futures price is 6600, the basis is 156, the spot price is 6444, the basis rate is 2.40%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 57.30% [1] - For rebar (RB2605), the futures price is 3121, the basis is 99, the spot price is 3220, the basis rate is 3.20%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 47.10% [1] - For hot - rolled coil (HC2605), the futures price is 3280, the basis is - 14, the spot price is 3294, the basis rate is - 0.40%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 13.60% [1] - For iron ore (I2605), the futures price is 808, the basis is 28, the spot price is 836, the basis rate is 3.40%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 23.50% [1] - For coke (J2605), the futures price is 1702, the basis is 54, the spot price is 1756, the basis rate is 3.20%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 86.80% [1] - For main coking coal (S1.3 G75, Mongolian No.5) at Shaheyi, the futures price is 1149, the basis is 130, the spot price is 1278, the basis rate is 11.30%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 61.60% [1] Non - ferrous Metals - For copper (CU2605), the futures price is 95340, the basis is 260, the spot price is 95600, the basis rate is 0.27%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 77.70% [1] - For aluminum (AL2605), the futures price is 24610, the basis is - 265, the spot price is 24875, the basis rate is - 1.07%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 8.10% [1] - For alumina (AO2605), the futures price is 2788, the basis is - 39, the spot price is 2827, the basis rate is - 1.39%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 25.60% [1] - For zinc (ZN2605), the futures price is 23480, the basis is - 120, the spot price is 23360, the basis rate is - 0.51%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 32.50% [1] - For tin (SN2605), the futures price is 368000, the basis is 3550, the spot price is 371550, the basis rate is 0.96%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 91.90% [1] - For nickel (NI2605), the futures price is 135000, the basis is 220, the spot price is 134780, the basis rate is 0.16%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 65.80% [1] - For stainless steel (SS2605), the futures price is 14160, the basis is 410, the spot price is 14400, the basis rate is 2.90%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 70.60% [1] - For lithium carbonate (LC2605), the futures price is 157200, the basis is 5800, the spot price is 163000, the basis rate is 3.69%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 97.80% [1] - For industrial silicon (SI2605), the futures price is 8322, the basis is 795, the spot price is 9150, the basis rate is 9.52%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 53.80% [1] Precious Metals - For gold (AU2606), the futures price is 1015.7, the basis is - 4.4, the spot price is 1020.10, the basis rate is - 0.43%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 9.30% [1] - For silver (AG2606), the futures price is 18031.0, the basis is - 95.0, the spot price is 18126.0, the basis rate is - 0.52%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 7.00% [1] Agricultural Products - For soybean meal (M2605), the futures price is 2915, the basis is 205, the spot price is 3120, the basis rate is 7.03%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 61.90% [1] - For soybean oil (Y2605), the futures price is 8668, the basis is 262, the spot price is 8930, the basis rate is 3.02%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 55.40% [1] - For palm oil (P2605), the futures price is 9866, the basis is - 46, the spot price is 9820, the basis rate is - 0.47%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 13.30% [1] - For rapeseed meal (RM605), the futures price is 2299, the basis is 11, the spot price is 2310, the basis rate is 0.48%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 49.70% [1] - For rapeseed oil (OI605), the futures price is 9884, the basis is 516, the spot price is 10400, the basis rate is 5.22%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 91.70% [1] - For corn (C2605), the futures price is 2351, the basis is 29, the spot price is 2380, the basis rate is 1.23%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 49.00% [1] - For corn starch (CS2605), the futures price is 2745, the basis is 155, the spot price is 2900, the basis rate is 5.65%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 76.90% [1] - For live pigs (LH2605), the futures price is 9770, the basis is - 420, the spot price is 10190, the basis rate is - 4.30%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 28.10% [1] - For eggs (D2605), the futures price is 3400, the basis is - 40, the spot price is 3440, the basis rate is - 1.16%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 36.40% [1] - For cotton, the futures price is 15295, the basis is 1352, the spot price is 16650, the basis rate is 8.86%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 91.00% [1] - For sugar (SR605), the futures price is 5398, the basis is 62, the spot price is 5460, the basis rate is 1.15%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 9.70% [1] - For apples (AP605), the futures price is 9800, the basis is - 26, the spot price is 9826, the basis rate is - 0.26%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 23.00% [1] - For red dates (CJ605), the futures price is 7900, the basis is - 850, the spot price is 8750, the basis rate is - 9.71%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 48.60% [1] Energy and Chemicals - For paraxylene (PX605), the futures price is 9700.0, the basis is 268.8, the spot price is 9968.77, the basis rate is 2.77%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 92.30% [1] - For PTA (TA605), the futures price is 6684.0, the basis is - 44.0, the spot price is 6640.0, the basis rate is - 0.66%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 42.60% [1] - For ethylene glycol (MEG), the futures price is 5218.0, the basis is 147.0, the spot price is 5365.0, the basis rate is 2.82%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 94.50% [1] - For ethanol (EG2605), the futures price is 8246.0, the basis is 74.0, the spot price is 8320.0, the basis rate is 0.90%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 62.90% [1] - For styrene (EB2605), the futures price is 10597.0, the basis is 158.0, the spot price is 10755.0, the basis rate is 1.49%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 60.30% [1] - For methanol (MA605), the futures price is 3229.0, the basis is 116.0, the spot price is 3345.0, the basis rate is 3.59%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 84.10% [1] - For urea (UR605), the futures price is 1874.0, the basis is 26.0, the spot price is 1900.0, the basis rate is 1.39%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 25.60% [1] - For LLDPE (L2605), the futures price is 8614.0, the basis is 86.0, the spot price is 8700.0, the basis rate is 1.00%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 52.90% [1] - For PP (PP2605), the futures price is 9103.0, the basis is 172.0, the spot price is 9275.0, the basis rate is 1.89%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 72.50% [1] - For PVC (V2605), the futures price is 5353.0, the basis is - 133.0, the spot price is 5220.0, the basis rate is - 2.48%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 45.10% [1] - For caustic soda (SH605), the futures price is 2340.0, the basis is - 36.9, the spot price is 2303.1, the basis rate is - 1.58%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 41.10% [1] - For LPG (PG2605), the futures price is 6339.0, the basis is 1009.0, the spot price is 7348.0, the basis rate is 15.92%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 95.50% [1] - For asphalt (BU2606), the futures price is 4512.0, the basis is - 92.0, the spot price is 4420.0, the basis rate is - 2.04%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 32.80% [1] - For butadiene rubber (BR2605), the futures price is 17350.0, the basis is 1150.0, the spot price is 18500.0, the basis rate is 6.63%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 99.50% [1] - For glass (FG605), the futures price is 1019.0, the basis is - 67.0, the spot price is 952.0, the basis rate is - 7.04%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 56.09% [1] - For soda ash (SA605), the futures price is 1177.0, the basis is - 20.0, the spot price is 1157.0, the basis rate is - 1.73%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 46.84% [1] - For pure benzene (BZ2605), the futures price is 8790.0, the basis is 150.0, the spot price is 8940.0, the basis rate is 1.71%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 98.80% [1] - For propylene (PL2605), the futures price is 8795.0, the basis is - 45.0, the spot price is 8750.0, the basis rate is - 0.51%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 36.90% [1] - For bottle chips (PR2605), the futures price is 8525.0, the basis is 335.0, the spot price is 8190.0, the basis rate is 4.09%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 98.50% [1] - For natural rubber (RU2605), the futures price is 16345.0, the basis is - 45.0, the spot price is 16300.0, the basis rate is - 0.28%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 90.35% [1] Financial Assets - For IF2606.CFE, the futures price is 4450.0493, the basis is - 74.2493, the spot price is 4375.8, the basis rate is - 1.70%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 2.50% [1] - For IH2606.CFE, the futures price is 2837.3064, the basis is - 22.9064, the spot price is 2814.4, the basis rate is - 0.81%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 5.70% [1] - For IC2606.CFE, the futures price is 7753.7234, the basis is - 193.1234, the spot price is 7560.6, the basis rate is - 2.55%, and the historical quantile of the basis rate is 0.30% [1] - For IM2606.CFE, the futures price is 7619.8503, the basis is - 240.4503, the spot price is 7379.4, the basis rate

Group 1: Steel Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoint Currently, the supply and demand of steel are seasonally recovering, with both production and demand on the rise but not peaking yet. The increase in production last week was relatively slow, and the increase in apparent demand was greater than that in production, leading to inventory depletion. The demand for hot-rolled coils is slightly better than that for rebar, but the domestic demand outlook remains weak, and export orders are stable. Due to the environmental protection production cuts in steel mills in the first quarter, although demand is weak, inventory depletion is acceptable, and the supply-demand contradiction is not significant. The upward drive for steel prices is insufficient, and the elasticity for upward breakthroughs mainly comes from the raw material side. Recently, crude oil has strengthened again, and the expected production cut by BHP has made raw materials stronger, providing support for steel prices [1]. Summary by Directory - **Steel Prices and Spreads**: The prices of rebar and hot-rolled coil spot and futures contracts all declined. For example, the rebar spot price in East China dropped from 3230 yuan/ton to 3220 yuan/ton, and the rebar 10 contract price fell from 3168 yuan/ton to 3146 yuan/ton [1]. - **Cost and Profit**: The steel billet price remained unchanged at 2980 yuan/ton. The profits of hot-rolled coils in different regions increased to varying degrees, while the profit of rebar in North China improved from -18 yuan/ton to 3 yuan/ton [1]. - **Production**: The daily average pig iron production increased by 3.1 tons to 231.1 tons, a rise of 1.4%. The production of five major steel products remained stable, with a slight decrease of 0.2 tons to 839.6 tons. Rebar production decreased by 5.5 tons to 197.9 tons, a decline of 2.7%, while hot-rolled coil production increased by 5.4 tons to 305.6 tons, a rise of 1.8% [1]. - **Inventory**: The inventory of five major steel products decreased by 48.4 tons to 1897.8 tons, a decline of 2.5%. Rebar inventory decreased by 27.5 tons to 861.9 tons, a decline of 3.1%, and hot-rolled coil inventory decreased by 8.0 tons to 453.3 tons, a decline of 1.7% [1]. - **Transaction and Demand**: The building materials transaction volume increased by 1.0 to 10.4, a rise of 10.4%. The apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 19.5 to 888.0, a rise of 2.2%. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 17.3 to 225.4, a rise of 8.3%, and the apparent demand for hot-rolled coils increased by 3.1 to 313.6, a rise of 1.0% [1]. Group 2: Iron Ore Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoint Yesterday, the main iron ore contract fluctuated weakly. Geopolitical conflicts have caused market sentiment to fluctuate. The sharp decline in energy products such as crude oil and coal has led to a weakening of commodities. Currently, geopolitical games continue, the BHP negotiation is undecided, and pig iron production is recovering. The global iron ore shipment volume decreased significantly this period, with the reduction concentrated in the three major Australian mines due to the impact of a super typhoon on some Australian ports. On the demand side, pig iron production increased slightly month-on-month, slightly lower than expected. Some steel mills carried out rational maintenance, and the profitability of steel mills improved. Currently, the recovery of terminal demand is slow, domestic demand is relatively weak, and steel export orders are acceptable, with the reduction in the Middle East offset by the increase in Southeast Asia. In the future, the focus of iron ore trading will be on the height and sustainability of pig iron production recovery. In terms of inventory, the inventory of steel mills and ports decreased slightly month-on-month. Recently, the central value of arrivals has declined, and the port inventory is expected to decrease slightly or remain stable. Looking ahead, affected by factors such as escalating geopolitical conflicts, changing market sentiment, steel mill复产, and the undecided BHP negotiation, the main iron ore contract is expected to fluctuate at a high level in the short term, with the contract range referring to 780 - 830 [3]. Summary by Directory - **Futures**: The warehouse receipt costs of various iron ore powders decreased, including a 0.4% decline in the warehouse receipt cost of Carajás fines to 916.6 yuan/ton. The 05 contract basis of some iron ore powders changed, with the 05 contract basis of Carajás fines increasing by 1.7 to 108.6 yuan/ton [3]. - **Spot Price and Price Index**: The spot prices of various iron ore powders in Rizhao Port decreased, such as a 0.9% decline in the price of PB fines to 777.0 yuan/wet ton. The price of the Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap remained unchanged at 106.4 dollars/ton [3]. - **Supply**: The 45-port arrivals volume increased by 154.7 tons to 2426.3 tons, a rise of 6.8%. The global shipment volume decreased by 671.9 tons to 2472.4 tons, a decline of 21.4%. The national monthly import volume decreased by 2200.9 tons to 9763.8 tons, a decline of 18.4% [3]. - **Demand**: The daily average pig iron production of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, a rise of 1.3%. The 45-port daily average desilting volume decreased by 7.8 tons to 313.2 tons, a decline of 2.4%. The national monthly pig iron production and crude steel production both dropped to 0 [3]. - **Inventory Change**: The 45-port inventory decreased by 98.1 tons to 17000.31 tons, a decline of 0.6%. The imported iron ore inventory of 247 steel mills decreased by 55.5 tons to 8978.6 tons, a decline of 0.6%. The inventory available days of 64 steel mills increased by 2.0 to 23.0 days, a rise of 9.5% [3]. Group 3: Coke and Coking Coal Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoint Yesterday, both the coke and coking coal futures showed a weak downward trend. In terms of coke, the mainstream coke enterprises initiated the first round of price increases on March 23, which is expected to be implemented on April 1. The increase in coking coal prices provides cost support for coke price increases, and port prices fluctuate with futures. On the supply side, coke price adjustments lag behind coking coal, and with the significant increase in chemical product prices offsetting coke losses, coke oven operation has started to increase. On the demand side, steel mills are actively resuming production, pig iron production is increasing, steel prices are rebounding at a low level, and the demand for replenishment is improving but resistant to high-priced raw materials. In terms of inventory, coke plants are reducing inventory, while steel mills and ports are increasing inventory, and the overall inventory is slightly increasing, with the short-term supply and demand of coke basically balanced. In terms of coking coal, the spot coking coal market has cooled down and prices have declined. The demand for replenishment has weakened after price increases, and downstream enterprises with low profits are resistant to high-priced resources. On the supply side, coal mines are gradually resuming production, and coal daily production is gradually increasing. In terms of imports, port inventories continue to accumulate, and customs clearance remains at a high level, with a slight recent decline. On the demand side, steel mills are actively resuming production, pig iron production is increasing, and coke production is also increasing. In terms of inventory, coal washing plants, coke enterprises, steel mills, ports, and ports are all increasing inventory, while coal mines are reducing inventory, and the overall inventory is showing a change of downstream enterprises actively replenishing inventory. Strategically, due to Trump's statement that the war will end soon, which has caused a sharp decline in energy, natural gas, and downstream chemical products, and the continuous conflict affecting macro sentiment, the coking coal spot market has cooled down and prices have declined. The coke futures had fully anticipated the price increase in the early stage and are now expected to peak and decline. It is recommended to wait and see for unilateral trading. The reference range for the coke 2605 contract is 1600 - 1800, and the reference range for the coking coal 2605 contract is 1050 - 1250 [5]. Summary by Directory - **Coke - Related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of coke futures contracts decreased, such as a 3.0% decline in the coke 05 contract price to 1702 yuan/ton. The 05 basis of coke was 52 yuan/ton [5]. - **Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads**: The prices of coking coal futures contracts also decreased, with a 5.4% decline in the coking coal 05 contract price to 1149 yuan/ton. The 05 basis of coking coal was 47 yuan/ton [5]. - **Supply**: The daily average coke production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.5 tons to 64.8 tons, a rise of 0.8%. The raw coal production of Fenwei sample coal mines decreased by 5.6 tons to 875.3 tons, a decline of 0.64%, and the clean coal production decreased by 2.7 tons to 445.9 tons, a decline of 0.6% [5]. - **Demand**: The pig iron production of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, a rise of 1.3%. The daily average coke production of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.5 tons to 64.8 tons, a rise of 0.8% [5]. - **Inventory Change**: The total coke inventory increased by 16.3 tons to 997.8 tons, a rise of 1.7%. The coking coal inventory of all - sample coking plants increased by 42.5 tons to 1047.5 tons, a rise of 4.2%, and the coking coal inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 8.5 tons to 782.4 tons, a rise of 1.1% [5]. Group 4: Silicon Manganese and Silicon Iron Industry Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoint Yesterday, both the silicon manganese and silicon iron main contracts declined significantly, mainly due to the repeated geopolitical conflicts and the sharp decline in energy costs such as crude oil and coal. In terms of silicon manganese, the supply decreased continuously last week, and the operating rate has been declining for several weeks. The production pressure in the South is still relatively high, and the loss has decreased compared with the previous period. Only the immediate profit of Inner Mongolia in the northern region is at the break - even point, but the actual profit of manufacturers may be better than the calculation because of the lower - priced ore purchased earlier. In the future, attention should be paid to the implementation of silicon manganese production cuts. On the demand side, pig iron production increased slightly month - on - month, slightly lower than expected. Some steel mills carried out routine maintenance, and the profitability of steel mills improved. Currently, the recovery of terminal demand is slow, and domestic demand is relatively weak. In the future, attention should be paid to the height and sustainability of pig iron production recovery. In terms of cost, the supply and demand of manganese ore may be marginally relaxed in the near future, and the port inventory has begun to increase due to the expected increase in arrivals and contraction in demand. However, due to the continuous geopolitical conflicts, the impact of energy prices on comprehensive costs such as shipping and mining still exists, and the manganese ore price may remain at a high level. Overall, in the short term, the market sentiment is changeable due to international geopolitical conflicts, there is a production cut expectation for silicon manganese, which may reduce the demand for manganese ore. Attention should be paid to the supply change of silicon manganese in April, and the price is expected to fluctuate strongly, with the reference range of 5700 - 6800. In terms of silicon iron, the production decreased slightly last week, and the operating rate in the production areas also declined. Only Inner Mongolia and Ningxia have better profits under the profit recovery of manufacturers, but the losses in Qinghai and Gansu are still serious. On the demand side for steelmaking, pig iron production increased slightly month - on - month, slightly lower than expected. Some steel mills carried out routine maintenance, and the profitability of steel mills improved. Currently, the recovery of terminal demand is slow, and domestic demand is relatively weak. In the future, attention should be paid to the height and sustainability of pig iron production recovery. On the non - steel demand side, the daily production of magnesium ingots is at a relatively high level, and the market sentiment has improved significantly compared with the previous period, and it is not easy to inquire about goods at low prices. The silicon iron export orders are not good, and the cancellation of orders has also weakened. In terms of cost, the price of semi - coke has been slightly adjusted upwards, and attention should be paid to the settlement electricity price change in the production areas in March. There is certain support on the cost side of silicon iron. Looking ahead, in the short term, the market sentiment is changeable due to international geopolitical conflicts. The supply and demand of silicon iron are both increasing, and the cost is affected by coal. However, the current supply growth rate is relatively slow, and the supply and demand are still in balance. Attention should be paid to the subsequent production and cost changes. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate widely, and it is recommended to operate within the range, with the reference range of 5800 - 6200 [6]. Summary by Directory - **Futures and Spot**: The closing prices of the silicon manganese and silicon iron main contracts decreased, with the silicon manganese main contract closing price dropping from 6588 yuan/ton to 6444 yuan/ton, and the silicon iron main contract closing price dropping from 5874 yuan/ton to 5630 yuan/ton. The spot prices of silicon manganese and silicon iron in different regions also changed to varying degrees [6]. - **Cost and Profit**: The production cost of silicon manganese in Inner Mongolia increased slightly by 0.1%, and the production profit decreased by 770.6%. The production cost of silicon iron in Inner Mongolia decreased slightly by 0.1%, and the production profit increased [6]. - **Supply**: The silicon iron production decreased by 0.2 tons to 10.2 tons, a decline of 2.2%. The manganese ore shipment volume decreased by 30.9 tons to 63.8 tons, a decline of 32.6% [6]. - **Demand**: The silicon iron demand decreased by 0.6%, and the silicon manganese demand decreased slightly. The pig iron production of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, a rise of 1.3% [6]. - **Inventory Change**: The silicon iron inventory of 60 sample enterprises decreased by 0.4 tons to 5.5 tons, a decline of 7.5%. The inventory of 63 sample enterprises decreased by 1.2 tons to 37.3 tons, a decline of 3.1% [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas, the US President has signaled a cease - fire, and there are signs that the Iranian leadership may be open to ending the war through negotiation. Crude oil prices have fallen, the US dollar index and US Treasury yields have declined, and global risk appetite has increased significantly. Domestically, China's PMI improved significantly in March, the economy exceeded expectations, exports were much better than expected, and inflation continued to recover. The overall economic and inflation situation is better than expected. The government work report set the main development targets and fiscal and monetary policies for 2026, with the overall targets and policy intensity lower than in 2025. The short - term domestic economic situation is better than expected, and the overseas market is warming up, so the domestic stock index market is expected to improve. [2][3] - Different asset classes have different trends: the stock index is expected to be volatile in the short term; government bonds will be in a short - term shock; in the commodity sector, black metals may weaken in the short term, non - ferrous metals may rebound in the short term, energy and chemical products may be strong in the short term, and precious metals may rebound in the short term. [2] Summary by Directory Macro - finance - Overseas, the US President's cease - fire signal and Iran's potential for negotiation led to a drop in crude oil prices, the US dollar index, and US Treasury yields, and a significant increase in global risk appetite. Domestically, China's economy and inflation in March were better than expected. The government work report set 2026 development targets and policies. The short - term domestic economic situation is good, and the overseas market is warming up, so the domestic stock index market is expected to improve. Pay attention to the changes in the Middle East geopolitical situation, policy implementation after the Two Sessions, and market sentiment. [2][3] - Asset operation suggestions: short - term cautious observation for stock indices and government bonds; short - term cautious observation for black metals; short - term cautious observation for non - ferrous metals; short - term cautious long for energy and chemical products; short - term cautious long for precious metals. [2] Stock Indices - Affected by sectors such as oil and gas, coal, and energy metals, the domestic stock market declined. However, the economic fundamentals in March were better than expected, and the short - term domestic economic situation is good, and the overseas market is warming up, so the domestic stock index market is expected to improve. Pay attention to the Middle East geopolitical situation, policy implementation after the Two Sessions, and market sentiment. Short - term cautious observation is recommended. [3] Precious Metals - The precious metals market rose on Tuesday night. With the hope of an end to the Middle East conflict, the US dollar index and US Treasury yields fell, and spot gold and silver rebounded. Precious metals are in a state of significant short - term shock and short - term rebound. Short - term cautious long is recommended. [3] Black Metals - **Steel**: The domestic steel spot and futures markets declined on Tuesday, and the market volume was low. The steel market follows energy prices, and the decline in coking coal prices has led to further weakness. The real - world demand has improved slightly, but the apparent consumption of the five major steel products still shows a downward trend year - on - year. The steel production of the five major varieties decreased slightly this week, but the molten iron production increased slightly. There is a risk of a phased correction in April. [4][5] - **Iron Ore**: The spot and futures prices of iron ore declined on Tuesday. The previous price increase was supported by energy prices and price negotiation news. The demand for iron ore remains resilient as molten iron production has increased, and the proportion of profitable steel mills is around 43%. The global iron ore shipping volume decreased by 6.71 million tons this week, while the arrival volume increased by 2.113 million tons. The problem of supply - demand mismatch is gradually being resolved. The room for further price increases is limited, and attention should be paid to the phased adjustment risk after the weakening of energy prices. [5] - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The spot prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese rebounded slightly on Tuesday, while the decline in the futures prices widened. The prices follow energy prices. The cost increase has led to some factory production cuts. The inventory of silicon iron and silicon manganese is at a low level, and the overall production cost is supported. The futures prices are recommended to be treated with an interval - shock mindset. [6] Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: Downstream enterprises replenished their inventories intensively at low prices, resulting in a significant decline in social copper inventories. After the replenishment, the inventory decline rate is expected to slow down. The copper market supply is loose, and the terminal demand recovery in the peak season is not optimistic, which restricts the inventory decline. The current inventory is still at a high level. The core contradiction lies in the mining end, but the probability of extreme shortage is low. [7] - **Aluminum**: The attack on the UAE's global aluminum company may affect electrolytic aluminum production in the short term, supporting aluminum prices. The domestic aluminum ingot social inventory is at a high level and is being depleted slowly. The domestic aluminum supply remains high. [7] - **Zinc**: The domestic zinc ingot inventory is basically the same as last week, at 214,000 tons, and is still at a high level in recent years. The zinc ore processing fees in the southern region have rebounded, and the import ore TC has decreased. The domestic smelting production remains at a relatively high level, and overseas smelting production will recover in 2026. The demand is not optimistic. [8][9] - **Lead**: The decline in domestic lead ingot inventory has stopped, and the LME inventory is stable. The production of primary and secondary lead has increased seasonally. The demand peak season has passed, and the demand is in the off - season. The import volume of refined and crude lead has increased significantly. [9] - **Nickel**: Indonesia's policy is changeable. The core contradiction lies in the mining end. The RKAB quota in 2026 has decreased significantly, and there are risks in MHP supply. Nickel prices have support at the bottom, but the upside is limited by high inventories at home and abroad. [10] - **Tin**: The import of tin ore from Myanmar has increased significantly, and the import sources are more diversified. The demand in the semiconductor industry is good, but other industries are not performing well, and the overall demand is not good. The social inventory of tin ingots has decreased, and the LME inventory has decreased. [11] - **Lithium Carbonate**: The main contract of lithium carbonate fell significantly on Tuesday. The decline is mainly due to the rumored news of the opening of lithium ore exports in Zimbabwe. The fundamentals of lithium carbonate are still strong, with both supply and demand booming, and the inventory is low. It is recommended to lay out at low prices or hold long positions cautiously. [12] - **Industrial Silicon**: The main contract of industrial silicon fell on Tuesday. The supply and demand are weak, the production capacity is excessive, and the inventory is at a high level. It is priced close to the cost, and it is recommended to operate within an interval, paying attention to the cost support at the bottom. [12] - **Polysilicon**: The main contract of polysilicon fell on Tuesday. The price has returned to the cost - based pricing, and the inventory is continuously accumulating at a high level. It is recommended to hold short positions cautiously or partially take profits. [13] Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: Iran and the US have signaled a willingness to resolve the conflict, leading to a narrowing of the risk premium and a decline in oil prices. However, the market is still worried about the impact on the global energy system. The average gasoline price in the US has exceeded $4 per gallon, posing a political risk to the Trump administration. Oil prices will remain at a high - central and high - volatility level in the short term. [14] - **Asphalt**: As oil prices decline, asphalt is likely to follow. There are short - term supply problems, and seasonal demand will increase, driving inventory depletion. The short - term inventory accumulation pressure is limited, and the new contract price is expected to rise significantly after April, supporting the market bottom. The absolute price will continue to fluctuate significantly with crude oil. [14] - **PX**: The shortage of naphtha continues, and overseas PX prices remain strong. With the increase in domestic PX plant maintenance plans, the PX price is expected to remain strong, but the upside may be limited by the increase in PTA plant maintenance plans. [15] - **PTA**: In the peak season, terminal orders and开工 are lower than in previous years, and the negative feedback continues. The PTA cost is still supported, but the downstream filament production reduction has increased. The PTA basis has rebounded slightly, and the negative feedback restricts the price increase. PTA is likely to continue to fluctuate strongly. [15] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Driven by export expectations, ethylene glycol prices rose, but after the decline in oil prices, inventory pressure was reflected in the futures price. Overseas supply is expected to decrease significantly, and the price will remain high - volatile. Attention should be paid to the terminal negative feedback. [15] - **Short - fiber**: Affected by the high - volatility of crude oil prices and negative feedback in the polyester sector, short - fiber prices will continue to fluctuate strongly in the short term, following PTA and other varieties. [16][17] - **Methanol**: The domestic methanol market is strong, and the port basis is strengthening. Affected by the news of the US - Iran peace talks, the energy and chemical futures market has declined. However, due to the obstruction of Iranian exports and unstable Middle East plants, the port inventory is decreasing rapidly. The domestic demand is warming up in the peak season, and the spot is in short supply. The market is strong, but the volatility has increased significantly. [17] - **PP**: The market price has declined. The upstream supply is shrinking, and the downstream demand is increasing, providing support for the price. The market is expected to remain strong, and attention should be paid to the situation of the cease - fire talks. [18] - **LLDPE**: The polyethylene market price has adjusted. The upstream supply is shrinking, and the demand is supported by the traditional peak season. The inventory is depleting rapidly. The market is expected to continue to be strong, but there is inventory pressure in some areas. Geopolitical factors are the key variables for external supply. [18] - **Urea**: The domestic urea market is stable. Affected by external positive factors, the futures market has strengthened, boosting the spot market sentiment. However, the policy of ensuring supply and stabilizing prices is still in place, and the industrial demand is supporting the market. The export is tightening, and the price will continue to fluctuate within a narrow range in the short term. [19] Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The overnight CBOT July soybean contract closed higher. The US Department of Agriculture's planting intention report shows that the estimated soybean planting area in 2026 is 84.7 million acres, lower than the market expectation. The quarterly grain inventory report shows that the soybean inventory on March 1, 2026, is 2.104803 billion bushels, higher than the analyst's estimate. [20] - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The supply and demand of imported soybeans for domestic oil mills in April are balanced, and the inventory is loose. The basis is under seasonal pressure. The far - month oil mill crushing profit supports more purchases of soybeans, and the future supply - demand situation is expected to be loose. For rapeseed meal, as the import of rapeseed increases in the far - month, the supply concern fades, and the price difference between soybean and rapeseed meal widens. It will follow the soybean meal's shock adjustment. [20] - **Oils**: The overnight BMD palm oil closed higher. Indonesia's B50 biodiesel policy has boosted market sentiment. The decline in crude oil prices due to the US - Iran cease - fire intention has put pressure on the vegetable oil premium. The domestic soybean and rapeseed oil spot basis is stable, and the demand is weak. Palm oil exports from Malaysia are strong, and the inventory is expected to decrease significantly. Palm oil will maintain a high - level shock. [21] - **Corn**: The national corn price is slightly weak. The supply and demand situation has not changed significantly, but the market atmosphere is not high. Traders are more willing to sell, and the inventory of downstream deep - processing enterprises is accumulating. The feed enterprises are using more imported and policy - auctioned grains, and the acceptance of high - price corn is decreasing. The unconfirmed news of brown rice auction in early April may limit the corn price. [21] - **Pigs**: The average weight of pigs is increasing, and small - scale farmers are reluctant to sell, while large - scale farms are increasing the supply with a slight weight reduction. The short - term breeding profit is in a loss, and the policy is guiding weight reduction and production reduction. The short - term spot price may continue to weaken, but the long - term expectation is improving. The futures market has risks in the near - month contract, while the long - term contract has stronger support. [22]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Ratings - No specific industry investment ratings are provided in the reports. Group 2: Core Views of Reports Steel Industry - The steel industry's production has a seasonal rebound, but last week's rebound was slow. Iron - water production increased by 30,000 tons, the output of five major steel products remained stable, and the output of surface - free steel products did not increase significantly. The increase in production might have flowed more to steel billets. Apparent demand rebounded more than production, and inventory continued to decline. Currently, the demand for hot - rolled coils is slightly better than that for rebar, domestic demand expectations are still weak, and export orders are stable. Due to steel mills' production cuts in the first quarter, although demand is weak, inventory reduction is normal, and the supply - demand contradiction is not significant. The upward drive mainly comes from the raw material end. Recently, crude oil has strengthened again, and the expected production cut by BHP has made raw materials stronger, supporting steel prices [1]. Iron Ore Industry - The main iron ore contract oscillated at a high level. Geopolitical games, undecided BHP negotiations, and hot - metal复产 are the main trading focuses. On the supply side, the global iron ore shipment volume decreased significantly compared to the previous period, mainly due to the impact of a super typhoon on the shipments of some ports in Australia. On the demand side, hot - metal output increased slightly but was less than expected, some steel mills carried out rational maintenance, and the profitability rate of steel mills improved. Terminal demand recovery is slow, domestic demand is weak, and steel exports are uncertain. In terms of inventory, both steel mill and port inventories decreased slightly. It is expected that port inventories will either decrease slightly or remain unchanged under the background of a decline in the arrival volume and high - level port clearance [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry - Coke futures oscillated. Spot - end mainstream coke enterprises initiated the first price increase after the Chinese New Year on March 23, which is expected to be implemented soon. The increase in coking coal price provides cost support for coke, and port prices fluctuate with futures. On the supply side, coke price adjustment lags behind coking coal, and the sharp increase in chemical product prices makes up for coke losses, leading to an increase in coking plant operations. On the demand side, steel mills are resuming production rapidly, hot - metal output is increasing, steel prices are rebounding at a low level, and restocking demand will pick up in the near future. In terms of inventory, coking plants are reducing inventory, while steel mills and ports are increasing inventory, and the overall inventory is slightly increasing at a medium level, with short - term supply - demand basically balanced. - Coking coal futures oscillated downward. In the spot market, the auction of Shanxi coking coal has cooled down, and Mongolian coal prices fluctuate with futures. After the price increase, restocking demand has weakened. On the supply side, coal mines are resuming production, and daily coal production is gradually increasing; in terms of imported coal, port inventory accumulation has slowed down, and after the resumption of customs clearance, it has remained at a relatively high level, with a slight decline in customs clearance last week. On the demand side, steel mills are actively resuming production, hot - metal output is increasing, coking production is increasing synchronously, and the first - round price increase expectation for coke is expected to be implemented soon. In terms of inventory, coal washing plants, coke enterprises, steel mills, ports, and ports are all increasing inventory, while coal mines are reducing inventory, and the overall inventory is showing downstream active restocking changes [5]. Ferrosilicon and Ferromanganese Industry - Ferrosilicon futures oscillated moderately. The Shaanxi Shenmu ferrosilicon plant is overhauling a 40,500 kva ferrosilicon furnace, and the overhaul duration is uncertain. Last week, ferrosilicon production decreased slightly, and the operating rate also declined. Only Inner Mongolia and Ningxia have good profits, while Qinghai and Gansu still have serious losses. In terms of demand, hot - metal output increased slightly but was less than expected. Terminal demand recovery is slow, domestic demand is weak, and steel exports are uncertain. Ferrosilicon export orders are poor, and inquiries have weakened. The cost of ferrosilicon is supported to some extent. In the short term, affected by international geopolitical conflicts, market sentiment is changeable, ferrosilicon supply and demand both increase, and the cost is affected by coal, but the supply growth rate is slow, and the supply is still in a tight balance. The short - term price is expected to fluctuate widely, and it is recommended to operate within the range of 5,800 - 6,200. - Ferromanganese futures strengthened slightly, mainly boosted by production - cut news. In March, more manufacturers jointly cut production, and alloy plants in Inner Mongolia and other places began to implement production cuts. In the spot market, the steelmaking procurement price of East China steel plants is 6,670 yuan/ton. After the production cuts are implemented, the spot price increases, and traders are eager to follow the price increase. Last week, ferromanganese supply continued to decline, and the operating rate has declined for several consecutive weeks, with a joint production - cut expectation in April. The production pressure in the South is still high, and the loss has decreased. Only Inner Mongolia in the North is on the verge of profit and loss, but the manganese ore cost of manufacturers is mostly from previously low - priced ores, so the actual profit is better. In terms of demand, hot - metal output increased slightly but was less than expected. Terminal demand recovery is slow, domestic demand is weak, and steel exports are uncertain. Recently, the port inventory of manganese ore has increased, but due to the increase in overseas energy costs, the price of manganese ore is expected to remain high. In the short term, affected by international geopolitical conflicts, market sentiment is changeable, and there is a production - cut expectation for ferromanganese. It is expected that the price will oscillate strongly, and the range is 5,700 - 6,800 [6]. Group 3: Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Steel Industry Steel Prices and Spreads - Rebar spot prices in East, North, and South China increased by 10 - 20 yuan/ton compared to the previous day. Rebar futures prices for 05, 10, and 01 contracts increased. Hot - rolled coil spot prices in East and North China increased by 0 - 10 yuan/ton, and in South China by 20 yuan/ton. Hot - rolled coil futures prices for 05, 10, and 01 contracts also increased [1]. Cost and Profit - Steel billet price increased by 20 yuan/ton, and slab price remained unchanged. The cost of Jiangsu electric - furnace rebar and converter rebar decreased by 15 yuan/ton. The profits of East and North China hot - rolled coils and rebar decreased, while the profit of South China rebar decreased by 12 yuan/ton [1]. Production - Daily average hot - metal output increased by 3.1 tons to 231.1 tons, a 1.4% increase. The output of five major steel products decreased slightly by 0.2 tons to 839.6 tons, a 0.0% change. Rebar output decreased by 5.5 tons to 197.9 tons, a 2.7% decrease, with electric - furnace output decreasing by 1.5 tons and converter output decreasing by 4.0 tons. Hot - rolled coil output increased by 5.4 tons to 305.6 tons, a 1.8% increase [1]. Inventory - The inventory of five major steel products decreased by 48.4 tons to 1,897.8 tons, a 2.5% decrease. Rebar inventory decreased by 27.5 tons to 861.9 tons, a 3.1% decrease. Hot - rolled coil inventory decreased by 8.0 tons to 453.3 tons, a 1.7% decrease [1]. Transaction and Demand - Building material trading volume increased by 1.0 tons to 10.4 tons, a 10.4% increase. The apparent demand for five major steel products increased by 19.5 tons to 888.0 tons, a 2.2% increase. The apparent demand for rebar increased by 17.3 tons to 225.4 tons, an 8.3% increase. The apparent demand for hot - rolled coils increased by 3.1 tons to 313.6 tons, a 1.0% increase [1]. Iron Ore Industry Futures - The warehouse - receipt costs of various iron ore powders increased slightly by 0.1%. The 05 - contract basis of various powders also increased slightly. The 5 - 9 spread decreased by 2.0 yuan/ton to 22.0 yuan/ton, a - 8.3% change, and the 9 - 1 spread increased by 1.0 yuan/ton to 19.5 yuan/ton, a 5.4% increase [3]. Spot Prices and Price Indexes - Spot prices of various iron ores in Rizhao Port increased slightly by about 0.1%. The Singapore Exchange 62% Fe swap price remained unchanged [3]. Supply - The global iron ore shipment volume decreased by 671.9 tons to 2,472.4 tons, a 21.4% decrease. The national monthly import volume decreased by 2,200.9 tons to 9,763.8 tons, an 18.4% decrease. The 45 - port arrival volume increased by 154.7 tons to 2,426.3 tons, a 6.8% increase, and the 45 - port daily average clearance volume decreased by 7.8 tons to 313.2 tons, a 2.4% decrease [3]. Demand - The daily average hot - metal output of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, a 1.3% increase [3]. Inventory - The inventory of 247 steel mills' imported iron ore decreased by 55.5 tons to 8,978.6 tons, a 0.6% decrease [3]. Coke and Coking Coal Industry Coke - Related Prices and Spreads - The prices of Shanxi first - class wet - quenched coke and Rizhao Port quasi - first - class wet - quenched coke remained unchanged. Coke futures prices for 05 and 09 contracts increased slightly by 0.1%. The 05 and 09 basis decreased [5]. Coking Coal - Related Prices and Spreads - The price of Shanxi medium - sulfur primary coking coal remained unchanged, while the price of Mongolian 5 raw coal decreased by 19 yuan/ton, a 1.4% decrease. Coking coal futures prices for 05 and 09 contracts decreased slightly. The 05 and 09 basis decreased [5]. Supply - The daily average output of all - sample coking plants increased by 0.5 tons to 64.8 tons, a 0.8% increase, and the daily average output of 247 steel mills remained unchanged. The raw coal output of sample coal mines decreased by 5.6 tons to 875.3 tons, a 0.6% decrease, and the clean coal output decreased by 2.7 tons to 445.9 tons, a 0.6% decrease [5]. Demand - The hot - metal output of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, a 1.3% increase [5]. Inventory - Coke total inventory increased by 16.3 tons to 997.8 tons, a 1.7% increase. The inventory of all - sample coking plants decreased by 4.2 tons to 90.1 tons, a 4.4% decrease, and the inventory of 247 steel mills increased by 3.5 tons to 691.7 tons, a 0.5% increase. Coking coal inventory in Fenxi coal mines decreased by 11.0 tons to 97.2 tons, a 10.2% decrease, and the inventory of all - sample coking plants increased by 42.5 tons to 1,047.5 tons, a 4.2% increase [5]. Ferrosilicon and Ferromanganese Industry Futures and Spot - Ferrosilicon and ferromanganese futures prices increased. Spot prices of ferrosilicon and ferromanganese in various regions also increased to different degrees [6]. Cost and Profit - The production cost of ferrosilicon in Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Ningxia decreased slightly, and the production profit in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia increased. The production cost of ferromanganese in Inner Mongolia and Guangxi increased slightly [6]. Supply - Ferrosilicon production decreased by 0.2 tons to 10.2 tons, a 2.2% decrease, and the operating rate decreased by 1.0 to 27.3%. Ferromanganese production decreased by 0.5 tons to 19.2 tons, a 2.3% decrease, and the operating rate decreased by 4.1 to 32.0% [6]. Demand - Ferrosilicon demand remained unchanged at 1.9 tons, and ferromanganese demand decreased by 0.1 tons to 12.0 tons. The daily average hot - metal output of 247 steel mills increased by 2.9 tons to 231.1 tons, a 1.3% increase [6]. Inventory - The inventory of 60 sample ferrosilicon enterprises decreased by 0.4 tons to 5.5 tons, a 7.5% decrease, and the inventory of 63 sample ferromanganese enterprises decreased by 1.2 tons to 37.3 tons, a 3.1% decrease [6].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Overseas, geopolitical risks in the Middle East are rising, with Trump threatening to destroy Iranian energy facilities and Iran planning to charge tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, leading to rising oil prices, a stronger US dollar index, and higher US Treasury yields, which initially dampened global risk appetite but later recovered after Fed Chairman Powell's dovish signals. Domestically, the economy and inflation in January - February 2026 exceeded expectations, but the policy goals and intensity in 2026 are lower than in 2025. The market is mainly focused on Middle East geopolitical risks, and the domestic stock index market is oscillating weakly in the short term [2][3]. - Different asset classes have different trends: stocks are oscillating weakly in the short term; bonds are oscillating; black metals are oscillating weakly; non - ferrous metals are oscillating weakly; energy and chemicals are oscillating strongly; precious metals are rebounding with large oscillations [2]. Summary by Directory Macro - finance - **Global situation**: Geopolitical risks in the Middle East are rising, oil prices are increasing, the US dollar index and US Treasury yields are strengthening, initially suppressing global risk appetite. After Powell's dovish signals, the US Treasury sell - off eased, yields declined, and risk appetite recovered [2]. - **Domestic situation**: In January - February 2026, the economy and inflation exceeded expectations, with strong exports and rising inflation. The policy goals and intensity in 2026 are lower than in 2025. The stock index market is oscillating weakly due to concerns about the Middle East situation [2][3]. - **Asset trends**: Stocks are oscillating weakly and volatile in the short term; bonds are oscillating; black metals are oscillating weakly; non - ferrous metals are oscillating weakly; energy and chemicals are oscillating strongly; precious metals are rebounding with large oscillations. It is recommended to observe cautiously in the short term [2]. Stocks - The domestic stock market rebounded due to the performance of precious metals, industrial metals, and agricultural products. The economy and inflation in January - February 2026 exceeded expectations, but the policy goals and intensity in 2026 are lower than in 2025. The market is focused on Middle East geopolitical risks, and the stock index market is oscillating weakly. It is recommended to observe cautiously in the short term [3]. Precious Metals - The precious metals market rose on Monday night. With rising oil prices, the US dollar index, and US Treasury yields, spot gold was under pressure. It first reached the $4580 mark and then fell back, with a final increase of 0.35% to $4510.97 per ounce. Spot silver also rose and then fell, closing up 0.48% at $70.047 per ounce. Precious metals are rebounding with large oscillations in the short term, and it is recommended to observe cautiously [4]. Black Metals - **Steel**: The steel spot and futures markets rebounded slightly on Monday, with low trading volume. Due to the Middle East conflict, inflation concerns increased. The real - world demand improved marginally, with the apparent consumption of five major steel products increasing by 19.49 tons week - on - week, and inventory decline accelerating. Supply decreased slightly, and iron - water production increased slightly. The steel market will follow cost trends in the short term [5][6]. - **Iron Ore**: The iron ore spot and futures markets rebounded slightly on Monday. Rising oil prices supported the iron ore price. Iron - water production increased to over 230 tons, and the proportion of profitable steel mills was around 43%, indicating strong demand. Global iron ore shipments decreased by 6.71 million tons week - on - week, while arrivals increased by 2.113 million tons. The price increase space is limited, and there is a risk of adjustment if energy prices weaken [6]. - **Silicon Manganese/Silicon Iron**: The spot and futures prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese rebounded. Rising energy prices supported the alloy prices. The price of silicon manganese 6517 in the northern market is 6220 - 6320 yuan/ton, and in the southern market is 6300 - 6350 yuan/ton. Rising costs led some factories to reduce production. The inventory of silicon iron enterprises is at a low level, and the production cost is supported. The disk prices of silicon iron and silicon manganese are expected to be oscillating strongly [7]. Non - ferrous Metals and New Energy - **Copper**: Copper prices dropped significantly, and downstream enterprises replenished inventory at low prices, leading to a large decrease in social inventory. However, the inventory reduction may slow down after the replenishment. The copper market supply is abundant, and the terminal demand recovery in the peak season is not optimistic, which restricts inventory reduction. The core contradiction lies in the mining end, with a tight but not extremely short supply [8]. - **Aluminum**: An attack on the UAE's global aluminum company may affect electrolytic aluminum production in the short term, supporting aluminum prices. However, the company plans to resume operations soon. The domestic aluminum ingot inventory is high, and the reduction is slow due to high supply [8]. - **Zinc**: The domestic zinc ingot inventory is basically stable, at 21.4 million tons, slightly lower than in 2022. The zinc ore processing fee in the south has rebounded, and the import ore TC has decreased. The domestic smelting capacity is expanding, and the production is at a relatively high level. The demand is not optimistic [9][10]. - **Lead**: The domestic lead ingot inventory increased from 57,600 tons to 60,100 tons, and the LME inventory is stable. The production of primary and secondary lead is increasing seasonally. The demand peak has passed, and the import volume in the first two months increased significantly [10]. - **Nickel**: The Indonesian policy on nickel is uncertain. The RKAB quota in 2026 has decreased significantly, and MHP supply may decline. Nickel prices have support at the bottom but limited upside due to high inventory [11]. - **Tin**: The import of tin ore from Myanmar increased significantly in the first two months, and the import sources are more diverse. The demand is mixed, with semiconductor sales growing but other industries performing poorly. Tin prices rebounded due to increased risk appetite and inventory reduction, but attention should be paid to the volatile market sentiment [12]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The main contract of lithium carbonate rose 4.53% on Monday. The supply and demand are both strong, the social inventory is low, and the smelting plant inventory is continuously low. With low inventory and supply disruptions, the upward potential is large. It is recommended to buy at low prices or hold long positions cautiously [13]. - **Industrial Silicon**: The main contract of industrial silicon fell 2.01% on Monday. The supply and demand are weak, the capacity is surplus, and the inventory is high. It is priced close to cost and follows the trend of coking coal. It is recommended to operate within a range [13][14]. - **Polysilicon**: The main contract of polysilicon rose 3.45% on Monday. The price is at the full - cost range, and the inventory is high. It is recommended to hold short positions cautiously or take partial profits [14]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: The US threat to Iran led to the US oil price reaching over $100 for the first time after the war. The conflict is unlikely to end soon, and the short - term oil price will continue to be strong [15]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt price rebounded with the rising oil price. The supply problem persists, and the seasonal demand will increase, leading to inventory reduction. The short - term price will follow the oil price, and attention should be paid to the Iranian situation [15]. - **PX**: The PX price is strong due to the reduction of Japanese and Korean device operations and increased domestic maintenance plans. However, the price increase may be limited by the increased PTA maintenance plans [16]. - **PTA**: The terminal production and sales are low, but PTA prices rose with the decline of the reforming device. The negative feedback from the downstream restricts the price increase, but the overall trend is still upward [16]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The overseas supply of ethylene glycol is expected to decrease due to raw material problems. The price is rising, but attention should be paid to the terminal negative feedback [16]. - **Short - fiber**: The short - fiber price is oscillating strongly, following the PTA and other varieties. The raw material price is high, but the recovery is restricted by the downstream production reduction [17][18]. - **Methanol**: The domestic and port methanol markets are strong. International supply has tightened due to device shutdowns, and the port inventory is decreasing. The price is rising but with increased volatility. Attention should be paid to the geopolitical situation and downstream negative feedback [18]. - **PP**: The PP market price has increased due to supply reduction and demand increase. The key variable is the navigation situation in the Strait of Hormuz [19]. - **LLDPE**: The LLDPE market price is adjusting. The supply is decreasing, and the demand is increasing, leading to inventory reduction. The price is expected to be strong, but there is pressure in some areas. Geopolitical factors are important [19]. - **Urea**: The domestic urea market is stable. The policy and demand are in a game, and the price will oscillate narrowly in the short term [20]. Agricultural Products - **US Soybeans**: The CBOT soybean price fell slightly. The US soybean export inspection volume decreased, and attention should be paid to the planting intention report and quarterly grain inventory report. Analysts expect the 2026 sowing area to increase [21]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Meal**: The arrival of imported soybeans decreased seasonally, and the inventory of soybeans and soybean meal decreased. The basis is high, and the short - term supply is tight, but the future supply is expected to be loose. The supply of rapeseed meal is expected to increase, and it will oscillate with soybean meal [21][22]. - **Soybean and Rapeseed Oil**: The CBOT soybean oil price rose. The US biodiesel policy has been finalized, and the oil price is affected by the rising crude oil price. The domestic soybean oil inventory decreased, and the rapeseed oil inventory increased [22]. - **Palm Oil**: The BMD palm oil price rose. Indonesia's B50 biodiesel policy boosted the market. The Malaysian palm oil production increased slightly in March, and the export increased significantly. The domestic palm oil inventory decreased [23]. - **Corn**: The corn price shows regional differentiation. The inventory in the northern ports increased, and the price in the northeast is weak. The downstream demand is affected by alternative sources, and the price may be restricted by the possible rice auction [23]. - **Pigs**: The pig weight is increasing, and farmers are reluctant to sell. The short - term profit is in deficit, and the policy encourages production reduction. The short - term spot price may weaken, while the long - term outlook is improving. There is risk in the short - term futures market [24].

Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided Core Viewpoints - No clear core viewpoints presented in the given content Summary by Directory Price - For silicon iron, the latest prices of 72% FeSi in different regions vary, with daily and weekly changes. For example, in Ningxia, the price is 5650 with a daily change of 50 and a weekly change of 100. The prices of 75% FeSi in Shaanxi and other grades in different regions also have corresponding price and change data [1]. - For silicon manganese, the closing price of the main contract, basis, and price differences between regions and grades are presented, such as the CZCE silicon manganese main - contract closing price, and the basis in Jiangsu and Inner Mongolia [4]. Supply - For silicon iron, the production data of 136 silicon - iron enterprises in China, including monthly production and weekly production with a 95% capacity - share, are provided. The capacity utilization rates of silicon - iron production enterprises in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Shaanxi are also shown [2]. - For silicon manganese, the weekly production in China, the procurement price and quantity of HeSteel Group, and the prices of related raw materials like manganese ore are presented [4]. Demand - For silicon iron, the demand - related data include the estimated production of crude steel in China, the production of stainless - steel crude steel, the procurement volume of HeSteel Group, and the export quantity [2]. - For silicon manganese, the demand in China (in ten thousand tons), the export quantity, and the estimated production of crude steel are provided [5]. Inventory - For silicon iron, the inventory data of 60 sample enterprises in China and different regions (Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi), the CZCE silicon - iron warehouse - receipt quantity, effective forecast, and inventory average available days in different regions are presented [3]. - For silicon manganese, the CZCE silicon - manganese warehouse - receipt quantity, effective forecast, inventory + effective inventory, and the inventory of 63 sample enterprises in China are provided [5]. Cost and Profit - For silicon iron, the electricity prices in different regions (Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Ningxia, Shaanxi), the market price of semi - coke in Shaanxi, and the production cost, profit of silicon iron in Ningxia and Inner Mongolia are presented [3]. - For silicon manganese, the profit data in Inner Mongolia, Guangxi, the northern and southern regions, and the profit of Guangxi silicon manganese converted to the main - contract are provided [5].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Thread: ☆☆☆, indicating a relatively balanced short - term trend and poor operability on the current market [1] - Hot - rolled coil: ☆☆☆, suggesting a relatively balanced short - term trend and poor operability on the current market [1] - Iron ore: ☆☆☆, meaning a relatively balanced short - term trend and poor operability on the current market [1] - Coke: ★☆☆, representing a bullish tendency but with poor operability on the market [1] - Coking coal: ★★☆, indicating a clear upward trend and the market is fermenting [1] - Iron: ★☆★, not clearly defined in the given star - rating description [1] - Ferrosilicon: ★☆☆, showing a bullish tendency but with poor operability on the market [1] Core Views - The steel market is affected by macro - sentiment, with cost support under inflation expectations, and the rhythm may be volatile. The iron ore market is expected to be mainly volatile. Coke and coking coal prices may be prone to rise due to energy concerns from geopolitical conflicts. The silicon - manganese and ferrosilicon markets are also affected by various factors such as energy prices and demand [2][3][4] Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - The steel futures market strengthened today. Thread demand improved, production decreased, and inventory continued to decline. Hot - rolled coil demand improvement slowed, production increased, and inventory gradually decreased but pressure remained. Blast furnaces continued seasonal resumption, and iron - water production increased, but poor steel mill profits restricted further increase. From January - February data, real - estate investment decline narrowed, infrastructure and manufacturing investment growth increased, and steel exports declined from high levels. The spot supply - demand contradiction is not significant, and the market is mainly affected by macro - sentiment [2] Iron Ore - The iron ore futures market fluctuated today. Global shipments decreased significantly compared to the previous period and were weaker than the same period last year. Australian shipments declined due to a hurricane, while Brazilian and non - mainstream shipments increased. Domestic arrivals rebounded and were stronger than the same period last year. Terminal demand entered the peak season, iron - water production increased last week, and there is still room for resumption. Geopolitical conflicts bring uncertainty, and high oil prices provide cost support. The iron ore market is expected to be mainly volatile [3] Coke - Coke prices fluctuated during the day. Coking profits were average, and daily production increased slightly. Coke inventory increased slightly, and traders' purchasing willingness improved slightly. Carbon element supply is abundant, downstream iron - water production increased slightly, and steel profits improved slightly. Coke futures are at a premium, and coking coal futures are at a large premium to Mongolian coal. High Mongolian coal customs - clearance data still drags down the market. Geopolitical conflicts may make coke prices prone to rise [4] Coking Coal - Coking coal prices fluctuated widely during the day. Yesterday, the Mongolian coal customs - clearance volume was 1,230 vehicles. Coal mine production returned to a high level, weekly production decreased slightly, and spot auction transactions were good with rising prices mainly due to energy concerns. Terminal inventory increased significantly, and there was some restocking. Total coking coal inventory increased slightly, and production - end inventory decreased slightly. Carbon element supply is abundant, downstream iron - water production increased slightly, and steel profits improved slightly. Coke and coking coal futures premiums and high Mongolian coal customs - clearance data still drag down the market. Geopolitical conflicts may make coking coal prices prone to rise [6] Silicon - Manganese - Silicon - manganese prices fluctuated during the day. With rising energy prices, there is an expectation of increased manganese ore mining and transportation costs. Spot manganese ore transaction prices continued to rise, and port inventory increased slightly. Under the influence of typhoons, the inventory accumulation rate at ports is expected to decline. Iron - water production increased significantly on the demand side. Silicon - manganese supply decreased slightly, factory inventory decreased, and warehouse - receipt inventory increased slightly, with overall inventory decreasing [7] Ferrosilicon - Ferrosilicon prices were strongly volatile during the day. Lanthanum - carbon prices increased significantly, eroding some smelting profits. As spot prices followed the futures prices, Inner Mongolia and Ningxia in the main production areas turned profitable, and losses in other areas decreased. Iron - water production rebounded significantly on the demand side. Export demand remained at about 25,000 tons, with little marginal impact, and monthly export volume is expected to remain at about 35,000 tons in the medium - to - long term. Magnesium metal production remained at a high level, and secondary demand was relatively stable. Overall demand is still resilient. Ferrosilicon weekly supply decreased slightly, inventory decreased overall, and prices may be driven by silicon - manganese [8]