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Coking coal markets have rebounded in prices, with demand slowing due to the seasonal shift from summer to winter. Demand metrics showed slight increases in furnace utilization and iron water production, but data indicated a moderate decline in year-over-year comparisons, minimizing momentum. Supply side saw capacity utilization rise, with inventories decreasing for raw coal but increasing for refined coke. Imports from Mongolia are steady with price hikes, while Australia and Russia markets remain mixed due to weak demand. Operation advisory supports long-short arbitrage and high-sell strategies, but risks include policy uncertainties and production dependencies. The overall outlook is short-term bullish with potential for continued upward trends.

Demand specifics:

• High furnace capacity utilization up slightly, iron water production increased by about 17,000 tons weekly.
  Supply specifics:
• Coal production capacity rose, inventories fell sharply, reflecting better downstream demand fulfillment.

Economic news highlighted growth but acknowledged possible slowdowns, with government measures aimed at stimulating consumption and investment.