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Iron ore futures moved higher on Wednesday following the holiday break, supported by firm near-term demand, although longer-term concerns persist. Chinese steel mills continued restocking activity amid expectations of…
Iron ore futures rose in the last session before the holidays on Thursday, supported by firm steel demand and stable manufacturing activity in China. China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 50.3…
Iron ore futures increased on Wednesday, supported by firm steel demand and cost pressures, although concerns over slowing steel production growth and rising supply limited gains. Chinese steel traders said domestic…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday, pressured by rising supply, although near-term demand helped limit losses. Market sentiment weakened after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has cleared the sale of…
Iron ore futures were largely unchanged on Monday, as the market looked for clearer direction. Rising supply continued to weigh on prices, although pre-holiday restocking provided some support. Shipments to China from…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Friday, supported by a firm near-term demand outlook, although rising supply concerns limited further gains. Chinese steel mills continued restocking iron ore ahead of the May holiday…
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…
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 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 futures posted gains on Monday, supported by steady demand and higher costs linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Chinese steel mills continued to replenish iron ore inventories amid improving steel…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Friday, supported by a firm near-term demand outlook, although underlying concerns over supply continued to cap gains. Continued strength in Chinese steel production and stable domestic…
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'…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday, pressured by rising supply expectations, while steady steel production limited the downside. Market sentiment weakened after reports that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) has…
Iron ore futures moved higher on Monday, supported by rising oil prices and sustained steel production. International oil prices climbed above USD 100 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran tensions after recent high-level…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as market sentiment remained cautious over the demand outlook, while improving steel production helped limit losses. Iron ore futures came under pressure this week amid higher…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday amid a weakening outlook and continued supply-side pressure. Higher shipments from major iron ore suppliers, along with high inventories at Chinese ports, remain key headwinds…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, pressured by rising supply and an uncertain demand outlook. A temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has reduced the…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as sluggish demand and rising supply weighed on market sentiment. Recent data from the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) showed that average daily crude steel output at member…
Iron ore futures slipped on Friday as ongoing Middle East tensions continued to drive volatility across commodity markets. Prices came under pressure following the completion of feedstock restocking by Chinese steel…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday amid rising geopolitical tensions and a broader risk-off sentiment in global markets. A more hawkish stance from the U.S. administration on the Iran conflict triggered a market…
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