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Iron ore futures fell on Friday as weak steel fundamentals and soft economic data dampened market sentiment. Iron ore futures rallied earlier in the week on optimism over easing U.S.-China trade tensions, but momentum…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Thursday, supported by easing U.S.-China tensions, though profit-taking later trimmed early gains. The United States and China have agreed to a one-year trade truce following high-level…
Iron ore futures continued to rise on Wednesday, supported by optimism over easing trade tensions between the United States and China, the world's two largest economies. Market sentiment strengthened ahead of a planned…
Iron ore futures gained on Tuesday, supported by easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China and Beijing's new proposal to curb steel overcapacity, which lifted overall market sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump…
Iron ore futures climbed on Monday as easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing boosted market sentiment, though demand concerns continued to weigh on the outlook. Iron ore futures gained after reports…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as persistent demand concerns and shrinking steel mill margins weighed on market sentiment. Market participants reported reduced steel production levels as Chinese mills faced tighter…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Thursday, supported by optimism that Beijing may introduce new economic stimulus measures during an ongoing policy meeting this week. The four-day meeting of the Communist Party's…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday as markets drew optimism from key policy meetings in Beijing, though underlying demand fundamentals remained soft. China's Communist Party began a major gathering on Monday to outline…
India's largest iron ore producer and exporter, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has lowered prices for both iron ore lump and fines. According to a stock exchange filing, NMDC cut prices by INR 550 (USD…
Iron ore futures inched higher on Tuesday as markets awaited potential stimulus signals from the ongoing Communist Party Central Committee session, which runs through October 23. Investors are watching closely for…
Tokyo Steel, Japan's leading electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaker, announced that it will keep all product prices unchanged for November sales under its latest monthly pricing policy. The company's prices for HRC…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, pressured by disappointing Chinese economic indicators that reinforced bearish demand expectations. China's property sector, once the country's largest steel consumer, remains a major…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Friday, pressured by weak demand fundamentals that continue to weigh on market sentiment. Both raw material and steel futures struggled this week under multiple headwinds, including…
Iron ore futures fell again on Thursday as concerns over subdued demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. The commodity is under pressure from several headwinds, including renewed U.S.-China tensions and China's…
Taiwanese steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) announced it will maintain prices across its full flat steel product range for November deliveries. The decision reflects stable global economic conditions alongside a…
Iron ore futures fell further on Wednesday, weighed down by concerns over weak demand and broader market headwinds. A key drag on sentiment is the escalating trade tension between the U.S. and China. Both countries have…
Iron ore futures retreated on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session when prices hit an eight-month high on supply concerns. The earlier rally was fueled by reports that China would impose new port fees on…
Iron ore futures gained on Monday, supported by robust Chinese steel export figures, even as concerns over soft domestic steel demand persisted. Iron ore futures opened lower in the morning session amid renewed China-US…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday, supported by expectations of restocking by Chinese steel mills and potential policy support from Beijing. Analysts believe these factors could provide short-term stability for…
Iron ore futures gained in post-holiday trade on Thursday, supported by restocking demand after China's National Day break. Market sources said some steel mills have resumed iron ore purchases, lending support to…
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