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Iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by pre-holiday restocking by Chinese steel mills, although concerns over rising supply are expected to limit further upside. Steelmakers increased inquiries and procurement…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Thursday, supported by China's latest fiscal stimulus measures, although gains remained limited amid continued concerns over rising supply. Iron ore futures found some support after…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Wednesday, marking a fifth consecutive session of declines, as rising supply and lingering demand concerns continued to weigh on market sentiment. Supply-side pressure intensified…
Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday as market sentiment weakened following a fatal accident at a Chinese steel plant, raising concerns over tighter safety inspections and their potential impact on steel production. An…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as soft economic data and lingering weakness in China's property sector continued to weigh on market sentiment, alongside lower steel production figures for last year. Data from the…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as rising inventories at major Chinese ports weighed on market sentiment, although expectations of improved demand helped limit losses. Port stocks continued to build as tight…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as market sentiment remained cautious, with expectations of improving demand yet to fully materialize. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, rising global supply, and…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday, supported by record Chinese steel export and iron ore import data, although overall market sentiment remained cautious. Data from the General Administration of Customs showed…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious, although near-term factors helped limit losses. Higher portside inventories in China, rising global iron ore supply and slow steel demand…
Iron ore futures advanced on Monday after Beijing signalled fresh policy support to boost domestic demand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting that outlined coordinated fiscal and…
Dalian iron ore futures edged lower on Friday, pressured by rising inventories at major Chinese ports and a slight increase in finished steel stocks at key warehouses. However, losses were limited by expectations of…
Iron ore futures retreated on Thursday, with weaker steel production data and the sharp rally earlier in the week dampening spot-market buying. Iron ore futures had climbed in recent sessions on expectations of a…
Iron ore futures rallied sharply on Wednesday after Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026. China's central bank said it would continue to ensure ample liquidity…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by improving market sentiment and expectations of stronger near-term demand. Prices were underpinned by the likelihood of a rebound in Chinese steel output as…
Iron ore futures posted modest gains in the first trading session of 2026, supported by short-term factors, although underlying market fundamentals remained fragile. Prices were underpinned by the resumption of…
China's iron ore futures market delivered one of the clearest paradoxes of 2025. Futures prices remained resilient and ended the year higher despite weakening domestic steel demand and a gradual decline in crude steel…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday in the final morning session of 2025, with market sentiment weighed down by weak fundamentals. Rising global supply, elevated inventories at major Chinese ports, and subdued…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as the market remained caught between weak current fundamentals and short-term optimistic expectations, keeping sentiment mixed. Market participants said shipments from major miners…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday, driven by improved sentiment after Beijing signaled a more proactive fiscal policy stance for 2026. China will adopt a more expansionary fiscal approach next year, increasing spending…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Friday, supported mainly by sentiment-driven expectations, while underlying fundamentals remained weak. Iron ore futures were subdued earlier in the session after China's state planner…
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