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Iron ore futures declined on Friday, weighed down by ongoing concerns about demand and market sentiment High port inventories, reduced steel production, and environmental-related curbs on steel production in some…
Iron ore futures extended their losses on Thursday, weighed down by a bearish demand outlook and declining steel production figures that dampened market sentiment. Crude steel production in China's top ten steelmaking…
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by a bearish outlook for the key steelmaking input. Market sentiment was further dampened by concerns over rising port-side iron ore inventories and weakening steel demand…
Iron ore futures edged up on Tuesday as cautious market sentiment persisted, with weak fundamentals outweighing stimulus hopes. Concerns over higher port-side iron ore inventories and slowing steel demand continued to…
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…
The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) has urged the Ministry of Steel to introduce a dedicated policy for the stainless steel industry. "We have requested an exclusive stainless steel policy because…
Tenova has partnered with DMV (Cogne Group, formerly Mannesmann Stainless Tubes) and other companies to launch the EU-funded LIFE H2Reuse project, which began in July 2024. This initiative aims to cut the carbon…
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…
Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, is investing USD 42 mln to build a biocarbon production plant in Sassnitz, Germany, to further reduce its climate impact. This investment is part of the…
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…
Marcegaglia Stainless Sheffield, located in the UK, has partnered with Primetals Technologies to optimize production at its Sheffield minimill. The modernization project aims to double the plant's annual capacity from…
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…
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