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China's steel exports and iron ore imports reached all-time highs in 2025, intensifying global trade tensions and prompting several importing countries to adopt more protectionist measures. Data from the General…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday as market sentiment remained cautious, although near-term factors helped limit losses. Higher portside inventories in China, rising global iron ore supply and slow steel demand…
Iron ore futures advanced on Monday after Beijing signalled fresh policy support to boost domestic demand. Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting that outlined coordinated fiscal and…
Dalian iron ore futures edged lower on Friday, pressured by rising inventories at major Chinese ports and a slight increase in finished steel stocks at key warehouses. However, losses were limited by expectations of…
Iron ore futures retreated on Thursday, with weaker steel production data and the sharp rally earlier in the week dampening spot-market buying. Iron ore futures had climbed in recent sessions on expectations of a…
Iron ore futures rallied sharply on Wednesday after Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026. China's central bank said it would continue to ensure ample liquidity…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, supported by improving market sentiment and expectations of stronger near-term demand. Prices were underpinned by the likelihood of a rebound in Chinese steel output as…
Iron ore futures posted modest gains in the first trading session of 2026, supported by short-term factors, although underlying market fundamentals remained fragile. Prices were underpinned by the resumption of…
China's iron ore futures market delivered one of the clearest paradoxes of 2025. Futures prices remained resilient and ended the year higher despite weakening domestic steel demand and a gradual decline in crude steel…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Wednesday in the final morning session of 2025, with market sentiment weighed down by weak fundamentals. Rising global supply, elevated inventories at major Chinese ports, and subdued…
Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday as the market remained caught between weak current fundamentals and short-term optimistic expectations, keeping sentiment mixed. Market participants said shipments from major miners…
Iron ore futures surged on Monday, driven by improved sentiment after Beijing signaled a more proactive fiscal policy stance for 2026. China will adopt a more expansionary fiscal approach next year, increasing spending…
Iron ore futures posted gains on Friday, supported mainly by sentiment-driven expectations, while underlying fundamentals remained weak. Iron ore futures were subdued earlier in the session after China's state planner…
China Baowu Steel Group has commissioned its first 1-mln-ton-per-year near-zero carbon steel production line in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, marking a major step forward in hydrogen-based steelmaking. The new line uses…
Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, supported by improved sentiment following Beijing's latest measures to support the troubled property sector, although weak market fundamentals continued to limit gains. China announced…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday as expectations of improved demand provided some support, though gains were limited by weak underlying fundamentals, keeping market sentiment cautious. Analysts said Beijing is…
Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday as a bearish outlook continued to pressure the market. A seasonal slowdown in steel demand has prompted many Chinese steel mills to schedule maintenance, a trend expected to…
Iron ore futures edged higher on Monday, though the overall demand outlook remained cautious as the market continued to assess underlying fundamentals. Market participants believe most negative factors, such as higher…
Iron ore futures extended gains on Friday, supported by expectations of near-term restocking, although weak fundamentals continued to limit the upside. Some market participants expect Chinese steel mills to replenish…
Iron ore futures rose further on Thursday, supported by easing domestic steel inventories and expectations of near-term restocking demand, which improved overall market sentiment. Inventories of major finished steel…
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