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China's iron ore futures remained under pressure on Friday as weak steel mill profitability, expectations of rising global supply and cautious market sentiment weighed on prices. Steelmakers continue to face squeezed…
China's iron ore futures came under renewed pressure on Thursday as the market reopened after the week-long National Day holiday, with weak steel demand, rising inventories and poor mill profitability weighing on…
China's iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday as the country's manufacturing sector returned to growth in September, although weak steel demand and cautious mill procurement continued to limit gains. China's…
China's iron ore futures fell further on Tuesday as weak steel continued to weigh on prices, while pre-holiday restocking provided limited support. Market participants said narrowing steel mill margins and subdued iron…
China's iron ore futures fell on Monday as pre-holiday restocking demand weakened, while weak steel demand continued to weigh on the market. Market insiders said pre-holiday restocking has largely run its course…
China's iron ore futures were largely unchanged on Thursday as expectations of tighter Brazilian supply and high freight rates were offset by weakening steel demand and high iron ore inventories at Chinese ports. Market…
China's iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday as concerns over Brazilian supply provided support, although weakening steel mill profitability and expectations of lower steel output limited the upside. Market…
China's iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as ample supply and rising port inventories weighed on sentiment, although pre-holiday restocking by steel mills and high freight costs continued to provide support. Chinese…
China's iron ore futures traded rangebound on Monday as pre-holiday restocking by steel mills provided support, while high inventories and weak mill profitability limited upward momentum. Analysts said steel mills are…
China's iron ore futures moved higher on Friday, but the wider ferrous complex came under pressure as coking coal and coke prices fell sharply following renewed expectations of improved coal supply. Weak steel demand…
China's iron ore futures moved higher on Thursday, supported by pre-holiday restocking by steel mills, although weak mill profitability continued to limit the upside. Market insiders said mills are booking cargoes ahead…
China's iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday as improving market sentiment, expectations for steel production cuts and possible policy support offset continued concerns over weak steel demand and mill…
China's iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday as weak steel demand, poor mill profitability and continued concerns over production cuts kept market sentiment under pressure. Market insiders said negative sentiment…
China's iron ore futures fell on Monday, extending their recent decline, as weak steel mill margins and subdued steel demand continued to weigh on the market. Market participants said worsening profitability is…
China's iron ore futures fell on Friday as uncertainty over a recovery in steel demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. Market insiders said Chinese steel demand remains weak, with expectations for the…
China's iron ore futures fell on Thursday as weak steel mill margins continued to weigh on demand sentiment. Market insiders said Chinese steel mills remain cautious about iron ore restocking, with squeezed margins…
China's iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday as demand sentiment remained mixed, with tight steel mill margins and a lack of substantial improvement in steel demand weighing on the market. Market insiders said…
China's iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, extending the previous day's gains, as expectations of pre-holiday restocking and firmer sentiment across the steel market continued to support prices. Analysts said steel mills…
China's iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by expectations of increased steel mill restocking ahead of China's October National Day holiday, although concerns over steel demand remain. Market insiders said…
China's iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by near-term supply-side factors, although cautious steel demand continued to limit the upside. A weekly decline in iron ore port inventories provided support to…
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