China• trading view
China Steel Rebar Futures Rise Above CNY 3,140 on Seasonal Demand Hopes
Steel rebar futures rise above CNY 3,140 per tonne as China’s seasonal construction demand and infrastructure activity boost the steel market outlook.
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China• GMK Centre
China’s Manufacturing Steel Demand Forecast to Reach 344 Million Tonnes in 2026
China’s manufacturing steel demand is forecast to rise 3.3% to 344 million tonnes in 2026, supported by exports, automotive, engineering and shipbuilding growth.
China• trading view
Baoshan Iron & Steel Revenue Rises 6.2% as Higher Costs Hit Profit
Baoshan Iron & Steel revenue rises 6.2% to RMB 160.73 billion, while net profit falls 6.3% as higher raw material costs and weak steel demand pressure margins
China• Market screener
CITIC Pacific Special Steel Raises Related-Party Transaction Limit by 269 Million Yuan
CITIC Pacific Special Steel raises related-party transaction limits by nearly 269 million yuan, highlighting a key corporate and financial update in China’s special steel sector.
China• trading view
Anhui Honglu Steel Construction Unit to Invest in New Manufacturing Base
Anhui Honglu Steel Construction’s unit plans investment in a new manufacturing base, strengthening steel structure production capacity and future expansion.
China• trading view
China’s July Steel Output Hits 2026 Low as Demand Shifts
China’s steel output falls to a 2026 low as weak property demand weighs on production, while strong vehicle exports and rising iron ore imports support the market.
China• Steel Times International
Danieli Installs Advanced Billet Grinding Machine at Fujian Sanming Steel
Danieli installs an advanced HiGrind billet grinding machine at Fujian Sanming Steel in China, improving surface quality, precision, yield and special steel processing.
China• scanx.trade
JSW Steel Schedules Singapore, Hong Kong Investor Meetings for August 17–19
JSW Steel will meet analysts and institutional investors in Singapore and Hong Kong from August 17–19, 2026, strengthening global investor engagement and focus on India’s steel sector.
China• Market screener
China’s CMRG Pauses Rio Tinto Iron Ore Talks
China’s CMRG has reportedly asked some steel mills to pause Rio Tinto iron ore talks for September shipments, raising pressure across the global steel supply chain.
China• trading view
Chinese Steel Rebar Futures Slide as Demand Weakens
China’s steel rebar futures fall to a nine-month low as weak property demand, widening mill losses and cautious economic sentiment pressure prices.
China• trading view
China Steel Rebar Futures Stabilise as Market Sentiment Improves
China’s steel rebar futures hold near CNY 3,090 per tonne as iron ore gains and policy hopes offset weak property demand and weather-hit construction.
China• trading view
China’s Steel Market May Outperform Iron Ore in 2026
China’s steel sector shows resilience despite weaker output, while high inventories and rising global supply create fresh risks for iron ore prices.