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Iron ore futures climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by market optimism over potential additional stimulus measures. Positive sentiment was sparked by a press briefing from China's top economic planner, which raised expectations…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, driven by new support measures for China's struggling property sector. Shanghai announced a relaxation of real estate policies, removing the distinction between ordinary and non-ordinary…
Iron ore futures declined further on Friday, pressured by a weak steel demand outlook. Seasonal slowdowns in steel demand during winter added to concerns, while high port-side inventories and rising imports created…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as weak demand fundamentals outweighed Beijing's new tax cuts for the property sector. Rising iron ore shipments to China are increasing port inventories, while steel mills face…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has reduced wire rod prices by USD 10 per ton as compared to the prices announced on October 23, 2024, according to its latest price list. The company's new price for 5.5 mm SAE 1006…
Iron ore futures traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as the market struggled for direction amid weak demand and hopes for supportive measures for the property sector. Investors remain optimistic that Beijing will…
Iron ore futures edged up on Tuesday amid reports of new housing incentives, despite weakening steel demand. Beijing is considering reducing taxes on home purchases, with Bloomberg reporting that the deed tax in major…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, weighed down by weak demand fundamentals and a lackluster stimulus package, which dampened market sentiment. Demand for iron ore remains soft, driven by high port inventories and…
Turkey's scrap import prices edged up slightly, fluctuating within a narrow range as suppliers held firm on prices despite a decline in Turkish steel prices. Current prices are assessed at USD 360-365 per ton CFR, up…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has decreased its billet prices by USD 15 per ton, according to the latest price list. The new price for S235JR grade billets is USD 520 per ton EXW, while B420 grade billets are offered…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday as weak demand fundamentals weighed on the market, with China announcing new stimulus measures after the morning session closed. Beijing introduced a USD 1.4 trillion debt package aimed…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as the market continued to hope for additional stimulus to address demand concerns. This week, traders have been looking to Beijing for possible economic support measures, with the…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has reduced its rebar prices in the latest pricing update. The company is now offering 12-32 mm rebar at TRY 20,920 (USD 609) per ton EXW, down from TRY 21,455 (USD 626) per ton EXW set…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as demand outlook remained uncertain, despite hopes for additional stimulus measures. Rising iron ore inventories, increased imports from major miners, weak margins at steel mills, and…
Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, supported by optimism for additional stimulus measures from Beijing, though demand concerns continued to weigh on the market. Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed confidence in meeting…
Turkey's crude steel production rose by 14pct YoY to 27.9 mln tons in the first nine months of 2024, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). In September alone, production grew 6.5pct YoY to 3.1…
Iron ore futures gained on Monday, reversing earlier losses as renewed hopes for economic stimulus offset concerns about weak demand. The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC) is meeting from…
Turkey's scrap import prices have fluctuated within a limited range this week, reflecting a slight decline. Current prices are assessed at USD 355-365 per ton CFR, down from USD 360-365 per ton CFR last week. The…
UAE's EMSTEEL, one of the region's largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2024. The group reported revenues of AED 5.87 bln (USD…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday amid a clouded demand outlook, despite encouraging private PMI data and expectations for further economic stimulus. Rising port-side iron ore inventories and seasonal slowdown in…
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