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Iron ore futures posted gains on Thursday, supported by optimism following China's latest economic policy announcements. Market sentiment improved after Premier Li Qiang outlined economic priorities during the annual…
Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, edging slightly higher as expectations of potential stimulus from China offered support, though weak market fundamentals continued to limit gains. Market…
Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, supported by sharply higher freight costs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Freight rates have surged following the dramatic escalation of conflict in the region, which has…
Iron ore futures rose on Monday, recovering from earlier losses as a sharp jump in oil prices and freight costs linked to escalating Middle East tensions supported the market, though underlying demand concerns continued…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Friday, supported by rising steel production and expectations of seasonal demand improvement, although gains remained limited amid concerns over environmental-related output curbs ahead…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday as the market stayed cautious over the near-term demand outlook. Iron ore futures found some support from expectations that higher steel production levels and the…
China's Rizhao Steel has received the final acceptance certificate from Primetals Technologies for the installation of the LevCon Bender Anti-Bulging system across all five of its Arvedi ESP (Endless Strip Production)…
Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday, supported by expectations of improved near-term demand. Market analysts anticipate that Chinese steel mills may increase production in the coming weeks, boosting iron ore consumption…
Dalian iron ore futures resumed trading on a weaker note after the holiday break, extending the bearish trend seen before the Chinese New Year holidays. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports and rising…
Iron ore futures fell during pre-holiday trading on Friday, as weak demand fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Trading activity has thinned sharply ahead of China's week-long holiday starting next week…
Iron ore futures traded lower on Thursday, extending recent volatility as a weak demand outlook across China's steel sector continued to pressure the market. Muted activity in the physical steel market has kept Chinese…
Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron and Steel has successfully commissioned a new two-strand ultra-thick slab caster supplied by Primetals Technologies at its Zhanjiang plant in Guangdong province, with start-up completed on 9…
Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Wednesday after China's central bank reaffirmed a moderately accommodative monetary stance, though weak market fundamentals continued to cap any upside. The People's Bank of…
Iron ore futures finished the daytime session little changed on Tuesday, with the market constrained by weak fundamentals and slowing activity in the physical steel market ahead of the Chinese New Year holidays. Prices…
Iron ore futures fell on Monday as subdued fundamentals continued to weigh on sentiment for the key steelmaking raw material. Higher iron ore inventories at major Chinese ports, coupled with rising global supply and a…
Iron ore futures fell on Friday, extending losses across all morning sessions this week, as weak fundamentals continued to weigh on market sentiment. Iron ore futures remained under pressure due to higher port-side…
Iron ore futures extended losses on Thursday for a fourth consecutive session, as weak fundamentals and ample supply continued to pressure the market. Rising global shipments and higher inventories at Chinese ports are…
Fushun Special Steel Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shagang Group, has granted final acceptance to Kocks for its 3-roll Reducing & Sizing Block (RSB 370++/4), marking the successful integration of the new block into regular…
Iron ore futures remained under pressure on Wednesday, with persistently weak demand continuing to weigh on market sentiment. Higher inventories at major Chinese ports remain a key overhang, limiting price support…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as persistent demand weakness and ample supply continued to weigh on market sentiment. Higher shipments from major miners, combined with rising inventories at Chinese ports, kept…
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