Wheat futures prices fluctuated and rose. The domestic and foreign markets play the same music. This month, wheat futures prices at home and abroad sang harmoniously. In the case of great fundamental differences, it still played an upward role. In September, under the comprehensive influence of bumper grain harvest, stock market acquisition and spot market stability, domestic strong wheat performed a wave of volatile upward market. According to the daily chart of the strong wheat index, the highest futures price of this month appeared near 1.870 yuan in the later period, and the lowest futures price appeared near 1.780 yuan at the beginning of the month, with an amplitude of 1.000 points (as shown in the following block diagram), but the price exceeded the same period of last year, similar to that of 2004, and was at a historical high in the recent period. With the rapid development of China's macro-economy, According to a survey conducted by the Rural Division of the National Bureau of Statistics, the production price of agricultural products in China increased by 8.8% in the first half of this year, and the production price of grain increased by 7.4% compared with the same period last year. Among them, the production price of grain rose by 8% and that of wheat by 5%. This provides a strong support for the high price of grain futures. Review of raw material markets at home and abroad In September, the raw material markets at home and abroad remained generally stable. Internationally, the price index of CRU metal materials at the end of the month was 188.2 points, up 3.0% from last month. The biggest hot spot this month is the negotiation result of annual iron ore contract price between Baosteel in China and BHP Billiton in Australia, and the price increase is finally determined to be maintained at 7 1.5%. This victory is of great significance to the global steel industry. In terms of varieties, there is no doubt that the price of iron ore has increased by 7 1.5%. In terms of ferroalloys, the prices of silicon, manganese and ferrosilicon are still falling, while other varieties are rising steadily; Scrap prices are generally stable; The price of coking coal rose slightly. Domestic: Affected by market fluctuations, the prices of iron ore, pig iron, billet and scrap steel fell slightly in April, with a poor trend; Ferroalloy prices are mixed; The price progress of coal char is basically stable. Iron ore: international aspects. In 2005, the annual contract price of iron ore rose by 7 1.5%, which continued to be one of the most concerned news in the world in April. On April 12, the negotiation between BHP Billiton and Baosteel failed to achieve additional price increase, but it has already begun to sound the horn for next year. Graham Hunt, general manager of BHP Billiton's iron ore division, said: "For Asian steelmakers, importing iron ore from Australia has a transportation cost advantage. But this time we failed to get them to accept this view. Next year, we will continue to discuss this issue with our customers. " In order to actively deal with the iron ore problem, governments all over the world, especially in the face of fierce international competition in iron ore resources, are strengthening the management and control of this resource. The Russian government decided to cancel the 5% tariff on imported iron ore. In India, South Korea's Posco has promised to invest 654.38+0 billion US dollars to build a steel plant with an annual output of 654.38+0.2 million tons in Orissa, India, thus obtaining 654.38+0 billion tons of local iron ore resources. In addition, Indian investors not only strengthened the management and development of domestic iron ore resources, but also turned their attention to foreign markets. Indian investors will visit Bolivia in May and plan to invest $2.5 billion to mine the El Mutún iron ore project. El Mutún iron ore reserves are 40 billion tons, containing 50% iron. In Vietnam, the Prime Minister of the Vietnamese government recently issued instructions on strengthening the state's exploration, development and utilization of mineral resources and export management. On this basis, the Prime Minister instructed enterprises to suspend the signing of contracts for exporting raw metal ore. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Public Security and other relevant departments are required to cooperate with each other to conduct an inspection of mineral mining and processing enterprises nationwide and report the inspection to the Prime Minister before May 30 this year. Enterprises that illegally mine, process and export will have their mining licenses revoked, and their responsibilities will be investigated according to law. In Russia, Korschunofski Mining Company recently announced that it would stop exporting iron ore to China. The company explained that the company's biggest buyer, the Chelyabinsk Steel Plant in Russia, needs it.