Iron ore price rises as China cuts lending benchmarks
China’s property market crisis is testing whether central bank Governor Yi Gang can stick to his stimulus-lite strategy.
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Copper price down on manufacturing slowdown in China
Also weighing on industrial metals are aggressive increases in interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.
Copper price rises despite global economic pessimism
Inflation data in Germany and Japan and statements from European and US central bankers suggest that rapid, economically damaging interest rate rises will continue.
Copper price rises on hopes for improved demand in China
China's central bank is easing monetary policy, while copper stockpiles are low and import premiums suggest demand is rising.
Iron ore price tumbles as China power shortages hit steel mills
Nearly 20 steel mills in China's southwest regions had suspended operations as of Wednesday.
Zinc price hits two-month high as Nyrstar halts production
Budel smelter in the Netherlands will be put on care and maintenance from September 1 until further notice.
Copper price falls on demand worries in China
China's central bank unexpectedly cut key interest rates for the second time this year in an attempt to revive credit demand to support growth.
Iron ore price falls as traders weigh demand prospects in China
"The iron ore market remains on shaky ground," ANZ commodity strategists said.
Risk-on rally pushes copper price towards a 3% weekly gain
Data showed that euro zone industrial production grew three times more than expected in June.
Copper price near 6-week high on softer than expected US inflation
US consumer prices did not rise in July compared with economists' expectation of a 0.2% gain.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
