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Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, supported by firm near-term fundamentals and growing expectations of economic stimulus, despite lingering concerns over steel demand. Chinese blast furnace-based steelmakers…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, weighed down by a weak demand outlook. Market sentiment remained bearish amid rising shipments from major miners and expectations of a seasonal slowdown in steel demand…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday, pressured by an increase in shipments from major producers and lingering uncertainty over steel demand. Market sources noted that iron ore shipments from Australia and Brazil surged…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by steady near-term demand, though gains were limited by persistent concerns over future consumption. Chinese steel mills, particularly those using blast furnaces, kept…
Dalian iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by steady steel production and resilient demand. However, the broader market outlook remains uncertain. Chinese blast furnace-based steel mills continue to operate…
Iron ore futures posted modest gains on Thursday, supported by higher steel production. Although overall steel output has slowed, mills are still operating at relatively high levels, limiting the drop in iron ore…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by weak demand due to a seasonal slowdown in steel consumption. The summer lull has led several steel producers to scale back output, with China's crude steel production…
Iron ore futures edged down on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious amid an uncertain demand outlook. A seasonal slowdown in steel demand has led to reduced steel production, weighing on market confidence…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Monday, supported by encouraging economic data, though the overall demand outlook remains weak. China's retail sales in May grew at their fastest pace since late 2023, boosted by…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday as market sentiment was weighed down by a weakening demand outlook. Rising iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, driven by higher arrivals and slower offtake, added to…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday, as lingering concerns over weak demand overshadowed the positive sentiment sparked by encouraging developments in U.S.-China trade talks. U.S. President Trump commented favorably…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, supported by renewed optimism in U.S.-China trade talks, although concerns about demand continued to weigh on the market. According to media reports, negotiators from both…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday, weighed down by a bearish demand outlook amid rising shipments and expectations of weakening steel consumption. According to analysts, weekly shipments from key suppliers Australia and…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, pressured by weak economic indicators that dampened market sentiment. China's consumer prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in May, despite government efforts to boost domestic…
Iron ore futures recovered on Wednesday, although the demand outlook for this crucial steelmaking ingredient remains uncertain. The recent gains were largely driven by profit-taking, as traders capitalized on short-term…
Iron ore futures declined in post-holiday trading on Tuesday, pressured by renewed demand concerns and the U.S. decision to double steel tariffs. Market sentiment was further dampened by escalating trade tensions, as…
Turkey's scrap import prices remained unchanged this week, as suppliers resisted lower bids from domestic steel mills despite sluggish demand for finished steel. Current import offers are assessed in the range of USD…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, pressured by declining steel production and subdued market sentiment during pre-holiday trading. Blast furnace-based steel mills are increasingly suspending operations for maintenance…
Iron ore futures ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, lifted by improved market sentiment after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald Trump's broader tariffs from taking effect. The court ruled that Trump…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Wednesday as a weak demand outlook weighed heavily on market sentiment. Recent signs of slowing steel production have raised concerns over iron ore consumption. Weaker demand for…
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