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Iron ore futures retreated on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session when prices hit an eight-month high on supply concerns. The earlier rally was fueled by reports that China would impose new port fees on…
Iron ore futures gained on Monday, supported by robust Chinese steel export figures, even as concerns over soft domestic steel demand persisted. Iron ore futures opened lower in the morning session amid renewed China-US…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday, supported by expectations of restocking by Chinese steel mills and potential policy support from Beijing. Analysts believe these factors could provide short-term stability for…
Dubai-based private equity firm Synergy Capital has become one of India's largest independent producers of low-ash metallurgical coke after acquiring Saurashtra Fuel's flagship plant in Mundra, Gujarat. The deal marks…
Iron ore futures gained in post-holiday trade on Thursday, supported by restocking demand after China's National Day break. Market sources said some steel mills have resumed iron ore purchases, lending support to…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as disappointing manufacturing data weighed on sentiment. China's manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.8 in September from the previous month but remained in contraction for the sixth…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as demand concerns deepened ahead of China's October holidays. Iron ore consumption has slowed as mills completed restocking before the October 1-8 break, reflected in rising inventories…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday as slowing demand ahead of China's October holidays weighed on sentiment. The market had been supported earlier in the week by pre-holiday restocking, but sources noted most mills have…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Thursday, supported by restocking demand ahead of China's National Day holidays (October 1-8), though the longer-term outlook remains bearish. Chinese steel mills continue to replenish…
Iron ore futures were flat on Wednesday as an uncertain demand outlook weighed on sentiment. The market continues to draw some support from restocking ahead of China's October holidays and higher steel production in…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday as weak steel demand weighed on market sentiment. Pre-holiday restocking ahead of China's early October holidays provided some support, but sluggish steel consumption and high production…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by restocking demand from Chinese steel mills ahead of the October holidays and firm steel production levels. Commodity markets also expect additional policy support as Beijing…
Iron ore futures climbed on Friday, supported by restocking demand ahead of the October holidays and higher steel production levels. Analysts noted that these factors are underpinning near-term demand for iron ore…
Iron ore futures slipped on Thursday as uncertainty over demand persisted. While restocking by Chinese steel mills ahead of the October holidays and expectations of stronger steel demand provided some support, concerns…
Iron ore futures remained range-bound on Wednesday as demand concerns weighed on sentiment. Iron ore consumption was supported by Chinese steel mills boosting output after Tangshan lifted environmental curbs, along with…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Tuesday, supported by firm near-term demand, though concerns about the outlook persist. Daily crude steel production at China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) member mills averaged 2.08…
Iron ore futures declined on Monday as weak economic data dampened market sentiment, though firm near-term fundamentals helped limit losses. China's economy showed further strain in August, with sluggish domestic demand…
Iron ore futures closed nearly flat on Friday, with firm near-term demand tempered by sluggish steel consumption. Market sentiment was supported by expectations of resumed steel production after environmental curbs were…
Iron ore futures slipped on Thursday as concerns over weak steel demand resurfaced. Rising inventories of finished steel products, particularly long steel, at major Chinese stockists highlighted sluggish domestic…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Wednesday, supported by expectations of stronger steel output after environmental curbs on Tangshan mills were lifted last week. A drop in weekly shipments from major suppliers also…
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