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A V-Shaped Recovery We have noted for several weeks now that there are more and more examples of countries or sectors returning to work. GDP figures show China has returned to growth, with many other countries reversing the dramatic trend that befell their Q1 economic data. It is, so far, a V-shaped rebound that has …
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We have noted for several weeks now that there are more and more examples of countries or sectors returning to work. GDP figures show China has returned to growth, with many other countries reversing the dramatic trend that befell their Q1 economic data. It is, so far, a V-shaped rebound that has mirrored much of …
Iron ore futures saw losses on the back of the biggest fall of Chinese stocks in more than five months, as investors cooled down their buying spree on signs of policy tightening after the country’s economic growth in the second quarter beat expectations. This, coupled with some profit-taking activities on the back of the …
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Iron ore futures slipped slightly on Thursday, for correction after the recent rally amid mixed market outlook. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange dipped by 0.84% or RMB 7/mt day-on-day to RMB 826.50 a tonne. Likewise, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange also dropped by RMB …
Ferrous Market Updates – Mysteel mills inventory 16.13 million tonnes. Inventory turnover in 23 days. – MySteel Rebar Inventory: Rebar production 3.83 million tonnes, down 1.49% w-o-w. Mills inventory 3.31 million tonnes, down 3.22% w-o-w. Circulation inventory 8.42 million tonnes, up 2.99% w-o-w. – Economic Data – China Q2 GDP down 3.2% y-o-y, up 11.5% …
Iron ore futures surged above 109 in London morning on Wednesday, reversing early losses in Asia, on fresh concerns of coronavirus outbreak in China. According to sources at port, a crew member in Lianyun Port was rumoured to have contracted the coronavirus, leading to fears of possible delays in ships unloading. So far, China …
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Episode 16 is all about cross commodities. Alistair Pettey, the new head of FIS’s cross commodity execution desk joins Chris, Alex and Tom to discuss new developments as well as the usual markets updates. Available now on the FIS website (www.freightinvestorservices.com/media ) Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7yMLsm5s8tLtrCQr7bG8wD?si=FW6Rvj9HRjClAx3vRjq8iw And Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242
Iron ore futures inched up higher on Wednesday, as market participants became more cautious amid mixed market outlooks. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange went up by 0.54% or RMB 4.50/mt day-on-day to RMB 837 a tonne. Following the upturn, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange …
