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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…
China's steel exports rose 8.2pct YoY in the first four months of 2025, reaching 37.89 mln tons, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. In April alone, exports grew 13.5pct compared to the same…
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…
India's leading iron ore producer and exporter, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has announced a price hike of INR 440 (USD 5.1) per ton, according to a stock exchange filing. The revised prices are now…
Electra, a leader in low-carbon iron production, has raised USD 186 mln in Series B funding, co-led by Capricorn Investment Group and Temasek Holdings. This brings its total funding to USD 214 mln, solidifying its…
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…
India is encouraging companies to acquire iron ore, coking coal, and other key raw material assets overseas to support its expanding steel sector, Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik said, according to Reuters. "We are…
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…
Vale's iron ore pellet production in Oman rose 15.2pct YoY in Q1 2025, reaching 1.974 mln tons. However, this marked a 26.3pct decline compared to the previous quarter. Globally, Vale's total iron ore output fell 4.5pct…
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…
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…
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