黑色金属专场 - 年度中期策略会

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview: Steel and Related Markets Key Points on Steel Market - Rebar prices have fallen to around 3,000 CNY/ton, alleviating some market pessimism, but increasing divergence between bulls and bears [1] - Since early June, futures have stabilized with a slowing downward slope; steel mills remain profitable due to a significant drop in carbon element costs [1][4] - High temperatures and heavy rainfall have negatively impacted demand, leading to a month-on-month decline in rebar demand, with year-on-year figures continuing to drop [1][4] - The hot-rolled market remains resilient, with downstream manufacturing maintaining high demand levels, although overall manufacturing sentiment is declining [5][6] Real Estate Impact - Real estate investment has decreased significantly, with new construction area down 20% and sales area remaining negative; this has severely impacted market confidence [7] - The expectation is that real estate policies will focus on stability in the second half of 2025, but internal momentum remains weak, and hidden inventory is high [8][9] Infrastructure Investment - Domestic policy support has increased, leading to some improvement in infrastructure investment, but traditional projects are nearing saturation and yield insufficient returns [10][11] - Excluding power-related projects, infrastructure improvement remains limited, with marginal declines noted in May data [11] Manufacturing Sector - Manufacturing sentiment has gradually declined since the beginning of the year, with May PMI at 49.5, indicating contraction [12] - Manufacturing investment growth remains high at 8.5% year-to-date, but is expected to slow due to low PPI and poor industrial profits [13][14] Steel Exports - From January to May, China exported nearly 50 million tons of steel, a year-on-year increase of 8.9%, with expectations for high export levels to continue despite domestic demand weakness [15][19] - The international trade environment is expected to be affected by policy fluctuations and trade friction risks, particularly with the U.S. [19] Supply and Demand Dynamics - Domestic steel demand is overall weak, with expectations for continued high export levels; the market remains in a loose supply-demand state [17] - The iron ore supply is expected to be significantly relaxed in the second half of the year, with major mining companies increasing output [20][21] Coal and Coke Markets - The coking coal market has seen significant price drops, with recent rebounds being limited; global economic recession fears are impacting industrial valuations [29] - The coke market is expected to face pressure in the second half of the year due to reduced iron water production and insufficient market support [32] Iron Ore Market - The iron ore market is expected to experience slight negative growth in 2025, with supply expected to increase significantly in the second half of the year [20][28] - Domestic iron ore production is under pressure, with imports declining significantly due to various factors including weather and trade policies [23][36] Strategic Recommendations - The recommendation is to adopt a strategy of selling on rallies or rebounds, rather than chasing short positions [18] - Monitoring the developments in U.S.-China trade relations and domestic demand stimulus policies is crucial for future market direction [17] Conclusion - The overall sentiment in the steel and related markets is cautious, with significant challenges posed by weak domestic demand, real estate sector struggles, and external trade pressures. The focus remains on monitoring policy changes and market dynamics to identify potential investment opportunities and risks.