Category archives: Ferrous

European Close 13/11/20

Iron ore bulls will have been happy with how the week was going before it wrapped. Prices were firm with an expectation that we could see another round of buying before the winter season started. This all changed 28 minutes before the closing bell, with price stalling below the CNY 850 resistance, leaving the market …

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Last sprint for iron ore purchase before winter season

A total of 1.82 million mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Nov 13, up almost 60% week-on-week as compared to the 1.15 million mt recorded last week. The higher intake of iron ore was due to better steel prices and margins that encouraged mills to produce more steel for the catch-up …

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DCE slips on declining steel prices

Iron ore futures opened low but managed to catchup at the afternoon session before closing at slight dip for the day. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange were almost flattish and booked a small loss of 0.83% or RMB 7 day-on-day to RMB 832.50/mt on Friday. The …

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DCE stabilizes on decent steel demand

Iron ore futures saw a selloff at the afternoon session but managed to stabilize at the close to gain some ground. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange were almost flat with a small rise of 0.18 % or RMB 1.50 day-on-day to RMB 835.50/mt on Thursday. The …

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