MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (August 23)

Published: Aug 23, 2023 18:07 (GMT+8)

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DCE iron ore futures continued to rise largely today，the main contract I2401 closed 817, an increase of 3.68% throughout the day; some traders were active to sell, and there is a demand for some end of month delivery resources;

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