Iron ore prices have strengthened since bottoming out in September 2024, but the base metal faced headwinds in 2025 as tariff threats and investor uncertainty weighed on the market. Usage in steel ...

Singapore iron ore futures were down 1.2% in May, putting prices on track for the first monthly drop since February.

Iron ore futures climbed on both the Dalian and Singapore exchanges, even as China’s domestic steel demand remains subdued. Analysts point to record steel export forecasts, stockpiling by mills, and ...