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MMi Daily Iron Ore Report (April 18)

Apr 18, 2025 17:54

Source:SMM

Today, the DCE ore futures fluctuated rangebound, with a late-session plunge, and remained in the doldrums throughout the day. The most-traded contract I2509 closed at 699, down 1.76% for the day. Traders' willingness to sell was moderate, while steel mills' purchase willingness weakened as the weekend approached.

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