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Iron ore extends declines on rising supply, demand slowdown

Iron ore futures prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, weighed down by rising shipments from Australia and Brazil and a seasonal...

Iron ore eases on firm Australia supply outlook, China demand cushions fall

Iron ore futures snapped a three-day rally on Tuesday amid strengthening supply outlook from top producer Australia, but resilient steel demand in China cushioned...

Dalian iron ore gains after five days on firming China steel production

Iron ore futures prices snapped a five-day losing streak on Thursday amid heightened steel production in top consumer China, though gains were partially offset...

Iron ore extends losses on slowing China demand

Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday and were on track for a fifth session of declines, pressured by slowing demand for the steelmaking material...

Dalian iron ore steady as traders assess mixed Chinese macro data

Dalian iron ore was little changed on Tuesday as traders assessed mixed macroeconomic data and resilient steel demand from top consumer China. The most-traded September...

Iron ore ticks higher on firmer China demand; tariff concerns cap rise

Iron ore futures prices edged up on Monday, supported by resilient demand for the steelmaking material, though U.S. steel tariff concerns capped gains. The most-traded...

Iron ore rebounds as traders cheer Sino-US trade progress

Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday, as signs of progress in trade talks between the world’s two largest economies bolstered sentiment, although uncertainty...

Iron ore extends fall on growing supply; resilient China demand caps loss

Iron ore futures prices extended their decline into a second straight session on Tuesday, dragged by expectations of growing supply, although resilient demand from...

Iron ore dips as focus shifts to softening China steel demand

Iron ore futures dipped on Thursday, as the focus shifted back to softening steel consumption in top consumer China’s off-peak demand season. The most-traded September...

Iron ore rebounds on short covering; seasonally slow demand curbs gains

Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Wednesday, as some investors closed their short positions to cash in profits, although anticipation of seasonally slower demand...

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