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Iron ore futures edged up slightly on Tuesday, buoyed by encouraging economic data from China, though lingering demand concerns limited further gains. China's GDP grew 5.2pct YoY in Q2 2025, according to the National…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, supported by robust trade figures, though lingering concerns over demand tempered gains. China's exports rose 5.8pct YoY in June 2025 (in USD terms), according to customs data…
Iron ore futures extended their rally on Friday, driven by solid near-term fundamentals and optimism over potential regulatory action from Beijing aimed at curbing aggressive price competition in the steel sector…
Iron ore futures climbed for a third consecutive session on Thursday, supported by growing expectations of fresh stimulus and regulatory action from Beijing aimed at curbing aggressive price competition. Investor…
Iron ore futures extended their gains on Wednesday, supported by firm short-term fundamentals, though gains were limited by mixed economic data and persistent concerns over demand. Despite a decline in overall output…
Iron ore futures edged slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by firm short-term fundamentals, though gains were limited by a weakening demand outlook. Chinese steel mills continue to operate at elevated output levels…
Iron ore futures declined on Monday as weakening demand fundamentals weighed on market sentiment. Data from the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) showed that average daily crude steel output among key member mills…
Iron ore futures rose further on Friday, supported by firm near-term fundamentals and renewed policy backing from Beijing. Higher production by blast furnace-based steelmakers, driven by strong profit margins, continued…
Iron ore futures rallied on Thursday, driven by optimism that Beijing may roll out policy measures to stabilize its industrial sector. Investors responded positively to signals from Beijing, where top officials pledged…
Iron ore futures climbed on Wednesday, supported by strong steel production, particularly from blast-furnace-based mills that are currently enjoying healthy profit margins thanks to lower raw material costs. The…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid an uncertain demand outlook. Concerns over demand were heightened by rumors that some Chinese cities may introduce steel production cuts for…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Monday, supported by steady steel production and some encouraging economic indicators, though gains were capped by lingering concerns over long-term demand. China's official…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, supported by firm near-term fundamentals and growing expectations of economic stimulus, despite lingering concerns over steel demand. Chinese blast furnace-based steelmakers…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, weighed down by a weak demand outlook. Market sentiment remained bearish amid rising shipments from major miners and expectations of a seasonal slowdown in steel demand…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday, pressured by an increase in shipments from major producers and lingering uncertainty over steel demand. Market sources noted that iron ore shipments from Australia and Brazil surged…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by steady near-term demand, though gains were limited by persistent concerns over future consumption. Chinese steel mills, particularly those using blast furnaces, kept…
Dalian iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by steady steel production and resilient demand. However, the broader market outlook remains uncertain. Chinese blast furnace-based steel mills continue to operate…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by weak demand due to a seasonal slowdown in steel consumption. The summer lull has led several steel producers to scale back output, with China's crude steel production…
Iron ore futures edged down on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid an uncertain demand outlook. A seasonal slowdown in steel demand has led to reduced steel production, weighing on market confidence…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Monday, supported by encouraging economic data, though the overall demand outlook remains weak. China's retail sales in May grew at their fastest pace since late 2023, boosted by…
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