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Iron ore futures fell on Thursday as sluggish steel demand weighed on sentiment. A seasonal slowdown in consumption, compounded by a tropical storm in southern China, has driven a steady buildup of finished steel…
Iron ore futures were flat on Wednesday as traders weighed reports of steel production cuts in China. According to market sources, authorities ordered steel mills in Tangshan, a key steelmaking hub, to temporarily halt…
Iron ore futures surged on Tuesday as the extension of the U.S.-China trade truce boosted market sentiment. The two largest global economies agreed to prolong their truce for another 90 days, until November 10, 2025…
Iron ore futures gained on Monday, supported by firm near-term demand, though upside was limited by reports of production cuts in a key steel hub. Blast-furnace based steel mills maintained high output levels, buoyed by…
Turkey's scrap import prices rose this week as steel mills booked new cargoes at higher levels. Prices were assessed at USD 345-347 per ton CFR, up from USD 340-345 per ton CFR last week. Despite fresh purchases, mills…
Iron ore futures slipped on Friday, pressured by lingering demand concerns amid excess supply and potential steel output cuts. Brazil, a major exporter, shipped a record 41.1 mln tons of iron ore in July, surpassing its…
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)…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has launched a new sales round for rebar, announcing updated prices in its latest price list. The company raised its rebar price to TRY 22,625 per ton (USD 556), up from TRY 22,250 per…
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…
Ezz Steel, one of Egypt's leading steel producers, has kept its rebar prices unchanged for the eight consecutive month. The company's rebar price remains at EGP 38,200 (USD 788) per ton EXW, inclusive of 14pct VAT. Ezz…
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…
Turkey's scrap import prices held steady this week at USD 340-345 per ton CFR as domestic steel mills prioritized boosting finished steel sales. Scrap buying activity remained subdued, with market participants noting…
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…
Turkey's scrap import prices held steady this week at USD 340-345 per ton CFR, but buying activity picked up amid improved domestic steel demand. The increase in scrap purchases coincided with improved local steel sales…
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