Iron ore prices still set for a downturn

We doubt that the recent jump in China’s iron ore imports is indicative of increasing demand. In fact, we expect demand for iron ore in China to cool as construction activity continues to slow and the clampdown on excess steel production continues, both of which will weigh on the iron ore price.

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