China: Iron ore prices fall on weak Chinese steel data

The spot price of iron ore in China fell on 17 Aug’22 due to dull buying interest following the release of weak Chinese steel data. Benchmark Fe 62% fines prices moved down by $3.65/t to $100.4/t CFR China. Rebar and HRC inventories at steel mills are increasing. Also, weak steel demand has made it harder for iron ore prices to recover.


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