As the year ends, iron ore prices are poised to revisit the $100 per ton mark, driven by escalating pressures in China’s faltering real estate market. Predictions by Capital Economics suggest a further slip to $85 per ton by 2025, reflecting deeper market challenges. The firm links the downturn to decreased steel production and strict […]
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