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DCE lifts by high steel demand

Iron ore futures surged since opening session and closed higher at the afternoon session, amid market optimism for better steel demand. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange went up by 2.11% or RMB 18.50 day-on-day to RMB 897/mt on Thursday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai …

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Capesize rates move higher on firm Pacific market

Capesize freight rates rose higher after a flurry of fixtures were being done in the Pacific market, lifting market sentiment after previous correction. The Capesize 5 time charter average then inched up by $190 day-on-day to $12,186 on Wednesday, due to significant gains at the physical market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the rally …

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European Close 25/11/20

Iron ore Futures continue to trade sideways with the futures close the session in line with the previous two days. Futures prices remains supported after Fortescue metals Group COO reported the current market is strong, as steel production in China continues to grow (Bloomberg). Steel Margins are off 1% as DCE coking coal continues to …

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