Iron ore’s price plunge, with futures approaching $100 per ton, mirrors China’s bleak economic outlook, impacting the steel ingredient market. This downturn marks a continuation of earlier this year when prices fell below $140, triggered by diminished demand expectations from China. The anticipated March steel consumption increase didn’t occur, highlighting the need for cost support […]
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