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Iron ore futures fell on Monday as supply concerns eased following the reopening of Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore hub. The port resumed operations after Tropical Cyclone Zelia passed…
Taiwan's China Steel Corp (CSC) has decided to maintain domestic prices for most steel products in March, citing the need to hedge against risks following the new US tariffs. As a result, prices for commercial-grade HR…
Dalian iron ore futures continued to decline on Friday as weak steel demand and escalating trade tensions weighed on market sentiment. Steel consumption in China remained sluggish after the Lunar New Year holidays…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as escalating trade tensions and concerns over excess steel supply weighed on market sentiment, despite supply disruptions in Australia. The White House announced that President Donald…
Iron ore futures recovered on Wednesday as supply concerns resurfaced, lifting commodity markets after a sharp decline triggered by former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminum…
Iron ore futures reversed earlier gains and declined on Tuesday as demand concerns grew following new steel tariffs announced by U.S. President Trump. Futures had risen in the morning session due to supply disruptions…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday as improving market fundamentals boosted sentiment, despite renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Trump. Trump announced plans to impose new 25pct tariffs on all steel and aluminum…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday, driven by improved market fundamentals and positive sentiment. Steel production increased this week following the Chinese New Year holidays, with several blast furnaces ramping…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, driven by concerns over supply disruptions in Australia. Rio Tinto, a major iron ore supplier, announced that it had begun clearing vessels from two Western Australian ports as it…
Iron ore futures declined in post-holiday trading on Wednesday, as the market opened cautiously, assessing trade tensions between the U.S. and China and the near-term outlook for steel demand. The latest round of…
Iron ore futures rallied on Monday during pre-holiday trading, supported by firm near-term demand ahead of China's week-long Chinese New Year holiday (January 28-February 4), with trading set to resume on February 5…
Dalian iron ore futures rose on Friday, supported by stable steel production levels and improved sentiment surrounding U.S.-China trade relations. Daily crude steel output from member mills of the China Iron and Steel…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday as Beijing's latest support measures provided a lift to sentiment. However, weak market fundamentals capped the gains. China's financial regulators announced plans to channel hundreds…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as a cautious sentiment gripped the market ahead of the holidays. The decline was fueled by comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump about potentially imposing a 10pct tariff…
Dalian iron ore futures continued to rise on Tuesday, driven by improving fundamentals that boosted market sentiment, despite ongoing concerns about demand. The iron ore market received support from rising steel…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday as a drop in weekly shipments from major miners to China supported positive sentiment. However, long-term uncertainties limited the gains. According to SMM shipping data, global…
Iron ore futures prices rose on Friday, driven by a batch of improved economic indicators that boosted market sentiment. China's December economic data significantly outperformed analysts' expectations, with Q4 GDP…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Wednesday, driven by improved macroeconomic fundamentals. Chinese banks extended 990 bln yuan (USD 135 bln) in new loans last month, up from 580 bln yuan in November 2024, positively…
Iron ore futures extended their gains on Tuesday, bolstered by expectations of additional stimulus from Beijing. China plans to introduce various measures to counter the effects of anticipated U.S. tariffs and a…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, driven by expectations of additional stimulus from Beijing, though concerns about demand persist. The central bank chief of China expressed confidence in the country's ability to support…
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