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Iron ore futures posted gains on Thursday, supported by a positive near-term demand outlook following a major easing in trade tensions between the United States and China. However, lingering concerns over long-term…
Iron ore futures jumped on Wednesday, driven by positive market sentiment following a significant easing of trade tensions between the United States and China earlier this week. Beijing and Washington announced major…
Iron ore futures continued their upward momentum on Tuesday, supported by improving trade relations between Beijing and Washington. Market sentiment was lifted after US and Chinese officials announced plans to reduce…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday, driven by improved market sentiment following a reduction in trade tensions between China and the United States. The two countries announced an agreement to roll back tariffs on each…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday as a cautious demand outlook continued to dampen market sentiment. Slowing steel output growth, subdued post-holiday steel demand impacting mill profitability, and a bleak forecast…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday as concerns over potential output curbs and softening steel demand weighed on market sentiment. The China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) confirmed that Beijing is actively…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by fresh stimulus measures from Beijing, though concerns over long-term demand continue to persist. Chinese authorities announced a series of economic support steps…
Iron ore futures held steady on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment lingered in post-holiday trading. Market participants remained wary amid ongoing concerns about the global economic outlook. Last week, China's Ministry of…
Iron ore futures declined on Wednesday, pressured by mounting concerns over long-term demand. The market faces several headwinds, including the potential for steel production cuts, hinted at by Baosteel earlier this…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by near-term demand, though gains were capped by ongoing concerns over long-term consumption. Pre-holiday restocking ahead of the May holidays and increased steel…
Iron ore futures prices fell on Monday as concerns over potential steel production cuts weighed on market sentiment. The decline followed comments from major steel producer Baosteel, which suggested that a nationwide…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, pressured by persistent concerns over long-term demand, even as near-term buying interest remained solid. The iron ore and steel markets faced headwinds throughout the week due to…
Iron ore futures declined on Thursday, as market sentiment remained cautious despite steady short-term demand ahead of the Labour Day holidays. A rebound in iron ore supplies from major miners added pressure to prices…
Iron ore futures jumped on Tuesday, driven by optimism around easing U.S.-China trade tensions and robust near-term demand, which boosted market sentiment. U.S. President Trump signaled a potential softening in the…
Iron ore futures posted modest gains on Tuesday, supported by near-term demand, even as market sentiment remained cautious due to a rise in protectionist measures targeting Chinese steel exports. India recently imposed…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, supported by resilient short-term demand and optimism over potential stimulus measures, even as long-term demand concerns persisted. Chinese steel production remained elevated…
Iron ore futures declined on Friday, pressured by ongoing concerns over the global demand outlook, even as short-term demand remains relatively strong. Trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, coupled with…
China Steel Corp (CSC), Taiwan's largest steelmaker, announced it will keep domestic flat steel prices unchanged for May 2025. The decision follows similar moves by China's Baowu Steel, which is maintaining prices for…
Iron ore futures ended nearly flat on Thursday, with short-term fundamentals providing support, though uncertainty over the long-term outlook continued to weigh on sentiment. The market found support from falling steel…
Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, as the market weighed mixed signals. While higher steel production and encouraging economic data lent some support, lingering trade tensions between China and the…
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