China: Iron ore spot prices fall by $1/t d-o-d

Iron ore fines (Fe 62%) spot prices dipped d-o-d by $0.85/t to $91.90/t CFR China on 16 Aug’24 amid weak downstream demand, which continues to exert pressure on raw material prices. As steel mills face significant financial challenges, there is reduced appetite for iron ore, particularly as mills remain cautious about restocking amid expectations of further output reductions.


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