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Iron ore futures edged lower on Thursday amid lingering concerns over the demand outlook and a decline in Chinese crude steel production. Sentiment was dampened by data from the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA)…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday as concerns over demand weighed on market sentiment. The potential for environmentally driven steel production curbs ahead of Beijing's upcoming military event has raised fears…
India's largest iron ore producer and exporter, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has increased prices by INR 400 (USD 4.55) per ton for August deliveries, according to a filing with the stock exchange…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by firm demand and strong fundamentals in the steelmaking sector. A rise in steel production by Chinese mills, driven by healthy profit margins and falling port-side…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, buoyed by strong near-term fundamentals, though gains were capped by a weaker long-term outlook. Support came from higher steel production, particularly among blast furnace-based…
Iron ore futures slipped on Friday as traders remained cautious over weak demand prospects and the absence of significant stimulus measures from Beijing. Market sentiment had already been weighed down earlier in the…
Iron ore futures fell further on Thursday as demand concerns resurfaced following weaker-than-expected factory activity in China. The country's official manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.3 in July, down 0.4 points from…
Iron ore futures slipped on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains after a key policy meeting in Beijing concluded without any major stimulus announcements to support economic growth. Chinese leaders signaled they would…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by firm short-term fundamentals. Steelmakers using blast furnaces have maintained high production levels, buoyed by healthy profit margins. Additionally, lower…
Coking coal futures slumped on Monday after the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) announced new trading restrictions aimed at curbing speculative activity, prompting investors to take profits. Effective from the night…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday as rising supply stoked concerns among traders, although the near-term outlook remains firm due to resilient steel production. Exports from Australia's Port Hedland rose to 49.1 mln tons…
Iron ore futures extended their decline on Thursday, pressured by rising supply from major producers. In contrast, coking coal prices continued to climb amid persistent supply concerns. Brazil's Vale reported a 3.7pct…
Coking coal futures surged to the daily upper limit on Wednesday, driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions following reports of a government inspection into coal mine production. According to local media…
Iron ore futures continued to climb on Tuesday, supported by strong near-term demand and optimism around potential stimulus measures. Market sentiment was buoyed by news that China has begun construction on what will…
Iron ore futures surged, supported by the announcement of a major hydropower project and growing optimism over potential government stimulus measures. On Saturday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced the launch of a…
Iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by firm near-term fundamentals and expectations of upcoming policy support from Beijing. Healthy profit margins have prompted blast furnace-based steel mills to boost…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Thursday, supported by short-term supply constraints and firm steel production. A decline in iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and improved profit margins has encouraged…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by firm near-term fundamentals despite lingering demand concerns. While overall steel production has declined, blast furnace-based producers have maintained high output…
Iron ore futures edged up slightly on Tuesday, buoyed by encouraging economic data from China, though lingering demand concerns limited further gains. China's GDP grew 5.2pct YoY in Q2 2025, according to the National…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, supported by robust trade figures, though lingering concerns over demand tempered gains. China's exports rose 5.8pct YoY in June 2025 (in USD terms), according to customs data…
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