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Iron ore futures rose on Monday, recovering from earlier losses as a sharp jump in oil prices and freight costs linked to escalating Middle East tensions supported the market, though underlying demand concerns continued…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Friday, supported by rising steel production and expectations of seasonal demand improvement, although gains remained limited amid concerns over environmental-related output curbs ahead…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday as the market stayed cautious over the near-term demand outlook. Iron ore futures found some support from expectations that higher steel production levels and the…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by expectations of improved near-term demand. Market analysts anticipate that Chinese steel mills may increase production in the coming weeks, boosting iron ore consumption…
Dalian iron ore futures resumed trading on a weaker note after the holiday break, extending the bearish trend seen before the Chinese New Year holidays. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and rising…
Iron ore futures fell during pre-holiday trading on Friday, as weak demand fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Trading activity has thinned sharply ahead of China's week-long holiday starting next week…
Iron ore futures traded lower on Thursday, extending recent volatility as a weak demand outlook across China's steel sector continued to pressure the market. Muted activity in the physical steel market has kept Chinese…
Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Wednesday after China's central bank reaffirmed a moderately accommodative monetary stance, though weak market fundamentals continued to cap any upside. The People's Bank of…
Iron ore futures finished the daytime session little changed on Tuesday, with the market constrained by weak fundamentals and slowing activity in the physical steel market ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays. Prices…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as subdued fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment for the key steelmaking raw material. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, coupled with rising global supply and a…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, extending losses across all morning sessions this week, as weak fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Iron ore futures remained under pressure due to higher port-side…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Thursday for a fourth consecutive session, as weak fundamentals and ample supply continued to pressure the market. Rising global shipments and higher inventories at Chinese ports are…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday, with persistently weak demand continuing to weigh on market sentiment. Higher inventories at major Chinese ports remain a key overhang, limiting price support…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as persistent demand weakness and ample supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Higher shipments from major miners, combined with rising inventories at Chinese ports, kept…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as softening fundamentals ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays dampened market sentiment. Rising iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and slower restocking activity are expected…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Friday as market sentiment stayed cautious amid rising supply and record-high inventories. Iron ore stockpiles at major Chinese ports have reportedly climbed to around 170 mln…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as expectations of a near-term recovery in steel demand improved market sentiment ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, although broader demand concerns persisted. Market sources said…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday as weak steel demand and rising supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Fundamentals remain under pressure amid record-high iron ore inventories at Chinese ports and…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Tuesday as the market remained cautious amid rising supply and subdued steel demand. Iron ore prices continued to face pressure from record-high inventories at major Chinese ports…
Iron ore futures remained subdued on Monday as oversupply pressure continued to weigh on market sentiment. Rising global supply, together with high iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, kept the market under…
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