Iron ore prices have been supported so far this year by China’s steel mills, which have continued to churn out metal. But with demand in China still subdued, and the virus-related disruption yet to peak elsewhere, much of this steel is being stockpiled. As stocks continue to swell, we think that China will follow the rest of the world and cut steel output, which should weigh on iron ore prices in the coming months.
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