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Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, supported by strong near-term demand, though gains were limited due to steel output reductions in some regions of China. Expectations of strong steel demand during the spring season and…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday as Chinese steel mills ramped up production, fueling positive market sentiment. However, long-term demand concerns remain. With the anticipation of stronger steel demand in the spring…
Iron ore futures slipped on Friday as Beijing's pledge to cut excess steel capacity and mounting trade barriers on Chinese steel products dampened market sentiment. According to Bloomberg, China's steel industry plans…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Thursday amid persistent concerns over demand, though strong domestic steel consumption helped limit losses. The outlook for iron ore was further pressured by rising…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Wednesday as concerns over steel demand persisted following weak property data and rising trade protectionism against Chinese steel products. According to China's National Bureau…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as weak property sector data cast doubt on demand recovery. However, firm steel demand and lower shipments from major iron ore miners helped limit losses. Latest property market…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as weak steel output and struggling property data in China raised concerns about demand for the key steelmaking raw material. According to China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)…
Iron ore futures surged on Friday, driven by expectations of increased steel production and strong domestic demand. Seasonal demand continues to rise during the peak construction season in March, as reflected by…
Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, driven by hopes of seasonal steel demand, though escalating trade tensions capped gains. Market optimism was fueled by expectations of increased steel production following…
Iron ore futures declined on Wednesday, erasing gains from the previous session as concerns over potential steel production curbs weighed on market sentiment. Earlier in the day, iron ore prices had been rising amid…
Iron ore futures remained largely unchanged on Tuesday as market sentiment was weighed down by uncertainty over steel demand, potential production cuts, and rising global trade tensions. Hopes for major economic…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, giving up early gains as concerns over demand overshadowed optimism about potential stimulus measures from Beijing. The uncertainty stemmed from possible crude steel output restrictions…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Friday, ending a nine-session losing streak, as rising steel output and improving demand provided support. However, concerns over potential steel production curbs and escalating…
Iron ore futures fell on Thursday due to uncertainty over demand, driven by escalating trade frictions between the U.S. and China. However, Beijing's commitment to boosting domestic consumption and firm steel demand…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday, marking their eighth consecutive session of decline as escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, along with potential steel production curbs, weighed on…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Tuesday, marking their seventh consecutive session of decline. The drop was driven by ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and steel production curbs in China. U.S. President…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as steel production curbs and rising trade frictions dampened market sentiment. According to market sources, Chinese authorities have ordered steel producers in Tangshan, a major steel…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, weighed down by concerns over U.S. tariffs and escalating trade frictions affecting Chinese steel exports. U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a new 10pct tariff on all…
Iron ore futures fell on Thursday as a deteriorating outlook for Chinese steel exports fueled demand concerns. Key markets for Chinese steel, including Vietnam and South Korea, recently announced anti-dumping measures…
Iron ore futures continued to decline on Wednesday as market sentiment was weighed down by speculation about potential steel production cuts in China. According to several Chinese steel traders, the government is…
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