China: Iron ore spot prices fall by $2/t d-o-d amid sluggish market sentiments

Iron ore fines (Fe 62%) spot prices decreased by $2.3/t d-o-d to $104.95/t CFR China on 17 Jul’24 amid slow trading activity. The price drop was due to weak sentiment leading to a further decline in economic expectations. No positive economic news from China this week eroded market confidence. Some steel mills have already started reducing production to balance margins.


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