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Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Wednesday after China's central bank reaffirmed a moderately accommodative monetary stance, though weak market fundamentals continued to cap any upside. The People's Bank of…
Iron ore futures finished the daytime session little changed on Tuesday, with the market constrained by weak fundamentals and slowing activity in the physical steel market ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays. Prices…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as subdued fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment for the key steelmaking raw material. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, coupled with rising global supply and a…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, extending losses across all morning sessions this week, as weak fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Iron ore futures remained under pressure due to higher port-side…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Thursday for a fourth consecutive session, as weak fundamentals and ample supply continued to pressure the market. Rising global shipments and higher inventories at Chinese ports are…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday, with persistently weak demand continuing to weigh on market sentiment. Higher inventories at major Chinese ports remain a key overhang, limiting price support…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as persistent demand weakness and ample supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Higher shipments from major miners, combined with rising inventories at Chinese ports, kept…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as softening fundamentals ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays dampened market sentiment. Rising iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and slower restocking activity are expected…
Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) has announced a price increase of TWD 500 (USD 16) per ton for flat steel products sold in March, including hot-rolled (commercial and rerolling grades), cold-rolled…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Friday as market sentiment stayed cautious amid rising supply and record-high inventories. Iron ore stockpiles at major Chinese ports have reportedly climbed to around 170 mln…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as expectations of a near-term recovery in steel demand improved market sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, although broader demand concerns persisted. Market sources said…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday as weak steel demand and rising supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Fundamentals remain under pressure amid record-high iron ore inventories at Chinese ports and…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Tuesday as the market remained cautious amid rising supply and subdued steel demand. Iron ore prices continued to face pressure from record-high inventories at major Chinese ports…
Iron ore futures remained subdued on Monday as oversupply pressure continued to weigh on market sentiment. Rising global supply, together with high iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, kept the market under…
Iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by pre-holiday restocking by Chinese steel mills, although concerns over rising supply are expected to limit further upside. Steelmakers increased inquiries and procurement…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Thursday, supported by China's latest fiscal stimulus measures, although gains remained limited amid continued concerns over rising supply. Iron ore futures found some support after…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, marking a fifth consecutive session of declines, as rising supply and lingering demand concerns continued to weigh on market sentiment. Supply-side pressure intensified…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday as market sentiment weakened following a fatal accident at a Chinese steel plant, raising concerns over tighter safety inspections and their potential impact on steel production. An…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as soft economic data and lingering weakness in China's property sector continued to weigh on market sentiment, alongside lower steel production figures for last year. Data from the…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as rising inventories at major Chinese ports weighed on market sentiment, although expectations of improved demand helped limit losses. Port stocks continued to build as tight…
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