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Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday amid concerns that growth in Chinese steel production may be peaking, while high port-side inventories and rising global iron ore supply also pressured market sentiment. According to…
Iron ore futures increased on Monday, supported by firm steel demand in China and positive economic data. Chinese steel production remained stable, while mill margins improved amid stronger domestic steel demand and…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday as rising global supply and a slowing pace of restocking weighed on market sentiment. Higher iron ore shipments from major miners, coupled with high port inventories in China…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Thursday, supported by firm near-term steel demand in China. Chinese steel mills continued to maintain production levels amid steady downstream steel demand in the domestic market…
Iron ore futures moved higher on Wednesday following the holiday break, supported by firm near-term demand, although longer-term concerns persist. Chinese steel mills continued restocking activity amid expectations of…
GrafTech International Ltd. has announced a price increase of USD 600-1,200 per ton on uncommitted graphite electrode volumes, as part of efforts to restore pricing and improve profitability. The company said the…
Iron ore futures rose in the last session before the holidays on Thursday, supported by firm steel demand and stable manufacturing activity in China. China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 50.3…
Iron ore futures increased on Wednesday, supported by firm steel demand and cost pressures, although concerns over slowing steel production growth and rising supply limited gains. Chinese steel traders said domestic…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday, pressured by rising supply, although near-term demand helped limit losses. Market sentiment weakened after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has cleared the sale of…
Iron ore futures were largely unchanged on Monday, as the market looked for clearer direction. Rising supply continued to weigh on prices, although pre-holiday restocking provided some support. Shipments to China from…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Friday, supported by a firm near-term demand outlook, although rising supply concerns limited further gains. Chinese steel mills continued restocking iron ore ahead of the May holiday…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday, snapping a recent upward trend as the market weighed the near-term outlook. Iron ore futures had risen in previous sessions on the back of improving steel production and firm…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, supported by restocking demand ahead of the May holiday period. Chinese steel mills maintained firm production levels amid firm downstream demand, supporting near-term iron…
Iron ore futures rose further on Tuesday, supported by steady near-term restocking and firm steel demand. Chinese steel production continued to improve on the back of healthy margins and stronger demand. Market…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Monday, supported by steady demand and higher costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Chinese steel mills continued to replenish iron ore inventories amid improving steel…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Friday, supported by a firm near-term demand outlook, although underlying concerns over supply continued to cap gains. Continued strength in Chinese steel production and stable domestic…
Iron ore futures rose sharply on Thursday, supported by improved demand indicators and positive macro sentiment, although supply-side pressures remain. China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) data showed member mills'…
Posco E&C has awarded Thyssenkrupp Uhde a contract to design and supply a new low-emission coke oven battery at Posco's Pohang steelworks in South Korea. The project will replace the existing Battery #3A with a new unit…
Iron ore futures post gains on Wednesday, supported by a positive near-term demand outlook, although gains were limited by ongoing supply concerns. Iron ore futures were supported by steady demand from Chinese steel…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday, pressured by rising supply expectations, while steady steel production limited the downside. Market sentiment weakened after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has…
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