SGX Iron Ore futures printed their highest level since early August before marginally paring gains on Monday.

  • The September contract finished at $107.90/tonne, the contract had briefly firmed above the $108 handle printing a 3-week high at $108.60/tonne. We sit ~8% above August lows.
  • Bloomberg has reported that elevated crude steel production is being driven by regional governments holding back on output curbs to support the economy. More here.

Fig 1: SGX Iron Ore Futures


IRON ORE: Highest Level Since Early August

Last updated at:Aug-21 22:28By: Brendan McKeating

SGX Iron Ore futures printed their highest level since early August before marginally paring gains on Monday.

  • The September contract finished at $107.90/tonne, the contract had briefly firmed above the $108 handle printing a 3-week high at $108.60/tonne. We sit ~8% above August lows.
  • Bloomberg has reported that elevated crude steel production is being driven by regional governments holding back on output curbs to support the economy. More here.

Fig 1: SGX Iron Ore Futures