China: Spot iron ore prices rise by $2/t

Iron ore (Fe 62%) fines spot prices increased by $2.35/t d-o-d to $117.75/t CFR China on 4 Mar’24. Prices were supported by the improved market confidence in the expectations for more favourable policy stimulus and enhanced economic indicators in “Two Sessions” meeting that started yesterday. The steel mills’ margins improved slightly led by the presence of an uptick in the restocking demand.