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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…
India's largest iron ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has lowered prices for both iron ore lump and fines, according to a stock exchange filing. Under the revised pricing, 65.5pct Fe lump…
Vietnamese steelmaker Formosa has increased domestic prices for HRC scheduled for February-March delivery. The company is offering SAE 1006 and SS400 grades at around USD 504-514 per ton, depending on volumes, up by…
Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) said it will raise prices for selected flat steel products for February sales, citing higher steelmaking costs and an improving global demand outlook. The company's…
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…
Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has increased domestic HRC prices for February and March deliveries. The company is offering SAE1006/SS400 grade HRC at around USD 510-511 per ton CFR, up USD 4-5 per ton from prices…
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…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, supported by improved sentiment following Beijing's latest measures to support the troubled property sector, although weak market fundamentals continued to limit gains. China announced…
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