China: Spot iron ore prices rise by $1/t d-o-d amid positive market sentiments

Spot prices for iron ore fines (Fe 62%) rose by another $1.10/t d-o-d to $118/t CFR China on 17 May’24 due to positive sentiment by Chinese government. As per report, it is anticipated that market demand will slowly increase, may be from the next week. Meanwhile, the trader foresees a continued rise in steel prices leading to a boost in iron ore prices.