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Iron ore futures were little changed on Thursday as resilient Chinese steel production and a weekly drawdown in port-side inventories helped offset concerns over the medium-term demand outlook. According to the China…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday despite mixed steel market signals, while weak steel demand and slowing economic growth continued to cloud the medium-term outlook. China's crude steel production increased…
Iron ore futures gained on Monday, reversing earlier losses as supply concerns in Australia offset the weak outlook for steel demand and Chinese mill profitability. Iron ore prices found support after workers at BHP's…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday as the demand outlook remained weak, with seasonal slowdown in steel consumption continuing to pressure Chinese steel mills' margins. Market insiders said sluggish steel demand and rising…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Friday, supported by expectations of tighter near-term supply, although weak steel demand and declining hot metal output continued to limit further gains. Markets continued to balance…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Thursday, supported by concerns over a potential supply disruption at BHP's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia, although weakening steel demand continued to limit price gains…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by concerns over a potential supply disruption at Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore export terminal, although the medium-term outlook remained weak due to soft…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as weak steel market fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment, with the outlook for demand remaining uncertain. Market sources said the seasonal slowdown in steel consumption has…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday as relatively high Chinese steel production continued to provide near-term support. However, gains remained limited as high portside inventories, shrinking steel mill margins and…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as the market shifted its focus back to weak fundamentals after a brief recovery in the previous session driven by reports that China's state-owned iron ore buyer had restricted…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) had instructed some steel mills to stop purchasing certain low-grade Fortescue iron ore fines from Chinese ports starting July…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as weak steel market fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Demand for finished steel remained subdued, with prices coming under pressure amid ample supply and seasonally…
Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday after positive Chinese manufacturing data provided support to the market, although concerns over steel demand continued to limit gains. China's official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)…
Iron ore futures advanced on Monday, supported by resilient Chinese steel production despite continued concerns over weak steel demand and rising global supply. Although iron ore continues to face supply-side pressure…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Friday after reversing earlier losses, supported by resilient Chinese steel output, although the medium-term outlook remained bearish. Data from the China Iron and Steel Association…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as persistent concerns over steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. The seasonal slowdown in Chinese steel consumption has led to rising inventories of finished steel…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, supported by short-term restocking activity by Chinese steel mills following recent price declines, although the broader market outlook remained bearish. Market insiders said…
Iron ore futures moved lower on Tuesday, pressured by a combination of soft steel demand expectations and supply-side pressure that continued to dampen market confidence. Market analysts said Chinese steel mills are…
Iron ore futures extended their downward movement on Monday, pressured by high supply and sluggish steel consumption. Prices also came under pressure from falling coking coal futures after supply concerns eased, with…
Taiwan's China Steel Corporation (CSC) has reduced domestic prices for selected flat steel products for July 2026 deliveries, while increasing prices for several contract products for the third quarter. For July…
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