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Iron ore futures ease on mixed fundamentals

China China

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…

Hoa Phat Q1 profit jumps on strong steel sales

Vietnam Vietnam

Hoa Phat Group reported revenue of over VND 53.3 trillion (USD 2 bln) and net profit of VND 9.06 trillion (USD 344 mln) in the first quarter of 2026, up 40pct and 170pct YoY, respectively. Profit reached 41pct of the…

Iron ore futures rise on restocking demand

China China

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 extend gains on firm demand

China China

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 rallies on strong data, macro support

China China

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'…

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