China: Spot iron ore prices fall by $4/t d-o-d following steel production cut rumours

Spot prices of iron ore fines (Fe 62%) decreased sharply by $3.60/t d-o-d to $115.15/t CFR China on 30 May’24 post-discussions for crude steel production cut amid a declining Chinese property market. As per the report, news related to steel production controls may have adverse effects on iron ore prices and the upcoming June delivery cargo.