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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (May 18)

May 18, 2020 19:31

Source:SMM

Bullishness boosted iron ore markets today, helped by soaring swaps and futures markets. Some traders that there were few enquiries today, with mills only buying if desperately in need, so few physical trades concluded during the afternoon session.

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