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Futures fall but iron ore supply chain ‘super-stretched’

Iron ore futures fell below $100 on Monday amid a seasonal slowdown in Chinese activities.   According to latest data from Steelhome, Chinese iron ore port stockpiles gained for the first time since April to 108.4 million tonnes (up +0.56% w/w), as Australia and Brazil ramped up its iron ore production. Cargoes shipped via Australia’s …

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US rig count falls as Asia refiners stall

Both WTI and Brent crude contracts rose about 9% last week and Brent crude futures have flipped into backwardation, so that oil for immediate delivery costs more than that to be provided later, usually an indication of tightening supply.   In Canada and the United States, the number of operating oil and natural gas rigs …

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