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Iron ore futures rose on Monday, buoyed by expectations of policy support from Beijing, even as fundamentals in the steel sector continued to weaken. A senior official from China's central bank announced plans to boost…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday due to demand uncertainties and the lack of detailed Chinese stimulus measures, which weighed heavily on market sentiment. Adding to the bearish outlook, port-side iron ore inventories…
Iron ore futures recovered on Thursday, as improved steel demand and stimulus hopes supported the key steelmaking raw material. Steel demand in China remained firm, specially from the manufacturing sector, reflected by…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as a clouded demand outlook dampened market sentiment. Earlier this week, the Politburo signaled a shift in policy, pledging a moderately loose monetary stance and more proactive…
Iron ore futures surged on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations of stronger economic stimulus from Beijing. The Chinese Politburo announced plans for looser monetary policies and proactive fiscal measures to spur economic…
Iron ore futures rose on Friday as Beijing's commitment to stronger economic support in 2025 bolstered market sentiment. The Chinese Politburo announced plans for looser monetary policy and more proactive fiscal…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday as concerns over weak steel demand continued to pressure the steelmaking raw material market. Iron ore futures posted gains earlier this week supported by short-term demand as steel…
Iron ore futures fell on Thursday as market attention shifted to demand fundamentals and growing concerns that Beijing might not deliver stronger stimulus measures. Investor sentiment turned cautious following Chinese…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday as markets anticipated additional stimulus measures from Beijing, despite lingering demand concerns. Market expectations are high for additional stimulus measures ahead of the annual…
Iron ore futures climbed on Friday, supported by restocking activity and anticipation of further economic stimulus. Chinese steel mills increased their iron ore inventories to prepare for potential disruptions during…
Iron ore futures remained unchanged on Thursday, reflecting cautious sentiment in the market despite firm near-term demand. Restocking by Chinese steel mills ahead of winter continues to provide support for prices…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday as Chinese steel mills increased restocking efforts ahead of the winter season, partially offsetting the weak steel demand outlook. The market also anticipates potential policy…
Iron ore futures rose slightly on Tuesday, supported by restocking activities from Chinese steel mills ahead of potential winter logistics disruptions. However, gains were limited by a weak outlook for steel demand and…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, buoyed by restocking activities as steel mills prepared for potential winter disruptions and the upcoming February holiday. This proactive inventory replenishment provided some support…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, reflecting cautious sentiment about the long-term demand outlook despite steady near-term demand. The decline comes after iron ore prices had risen in the previous four sessions…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Thursday, supported by restocking demand despite lingering uncertainty about demand. Steel mills have started replenishing inventories ahead of potential winter disruptions and the…
Iron ore futures extended gains for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by expectations of economic stimulus. However, gains were capped by concerns over demand. Following Shanghai's recent relaxation of…
Iron ore futures climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by market optimism over potential additional stimulus measures. Positive sentiment was sparked by a press briefing from China's top economic planner, which raised expectations…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, driven by new support measures for China's struggling property sector. Shanghai announced a relaxation of real estate policies, removing the distinction between ordinary and non-ordinary…
Tokyo Steel, Japan's leading EAF-based steel producer, has decided to maintain its steel prices for December. Key prices include HRC at JPY 92,000 (USD 596) per ton, pickled and oiled coils at JPY 100,000 (USD 648) per…
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