Iron ore fines (Fe 62%) spot prices fell d-o-d by $1/t to $96/t CFR China on 23 Aug’24 amid weak downstream steel demand. Ongoing production cuts combined with sluggish finished steel sales have led to reduction in raw material prices. Market participants are pessimistic about a near-term recovery in demand, especially with the lack of restocking ahead of China’s national holiday in October.
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