The question that comes up more and more is when will we get a turnaround in the markets? This, of course, is the question on the lips of everyone from big fund traders all the way to small IG Index punters. At face value, it seems that for many markets the only way is up. …
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Iron ore blips back on supply fears, stimulus hopes
Iron ore futures recovered from yesterday’s blip to trade above $95 as investors become increasingly concerned over the coronavirus crisis in Brazil. Brazil’s iron ore shipments had their slowest start to a year in the last five years. Brazilian miner Vale downgraded its production guidance early in the year, Morgan Financials Ltd noted that more …
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DCE on a bull run over anticipation of stimulus packages
Chinese futures spiked up further, over tight supply concerns and expectation of more Chinese stimulus measures. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, jumped by 2.05% day-on-day to RMB 722 per tonne on Thursday. On the contrary, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased …
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What to Watch as China Unveils Stimulus in Policy Meeting
China’s top leaders should reveal on Friday how much they’re planning to spend on stimulus to support the post-virus economy, when they belatedly announce their economic policy blueprint for the rest of 2020. The centerpiece event will be the work report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang, which typically contains the economic growth and spending targets, …
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Iron Ore Steady as Supply Concern, Import Rules Mulled
Iron ore futures in Singapore were steady Thursday amid heightened concern over supply of the steelmaking raw material and the flagging of new import rules by China. Prices could test $120/ton as global supply is failing to keep pace with resilient consumption, according to Morgans Financial Ltd. Brazil iron ore shipments had their slowest start …
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China Simplifies Iron Ore Import Rules Amid Australia Virus Spat
China streamlined its inspection rules for iron ore imports amid increasing debate about whether the $43 billion trade between the two nations will be caught up in their escalating spat. While the Global Times — a tabloid run by the flagship newspaper of the Communist Party — said the simplification of rules is aimed at …
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Iron ore futures retreat as traders take profits ahead of Two Sessions
Iron ore futures retreated on Wednesday ahead of China’s Two Sessions meeting which is scheduled to convene tomorrow. Some profit-taking activities could be attributed to the decline as investors await the annual meeting for news of fresh impetus. Iron ore has enjoyed a stellar run of late, gaining over $13 since the start of …
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DCE gains despite slowing rally
Chinese futures hiked to slight gain on Wednesday, as the iron ore rally slowed after six consecutive days of positive run. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, went up slightly by 0.93% day-on-day to RMB 704.50 per tonne on Wednesday. On the contrary, the steel rebar …
China Is Now India’s Biggest Iron Ore Buyer, And Wants to Import More
May 19 — China was India’s largest purchase of iron ore in the fiscal year ended March 31, and the buyer reportedly has plans to import even more ore from the sub-continental Asian nation. China bought 30.8 million tons of iron ore from India during the period, two and a half times more than the …
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DCE jumps for the fifth day on stimulus expectation
Chinese futures jumped for the fifth consecutive trading day on anticipation of further infrastructure stimulus introduced during the National’s People Congress. Thus, the most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, hiked further by 3.64% day-on-day to RMB 711 per tonne on Tuesday. Similarly, the steel rebar contract on …
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