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Iron ore prices extended losses for the third straight session as weak steel demand continued to weigh on market confidence. The decline signals growing pressure on the steelmaking raw material, with traders closely tracking demand from mills and the broader outlook for steel consumption.
The softer trend reflects cautious buying in the iron ore market, where weak end-user demand can directly affect raw material movement. For steel producers and traders, the latest fall highlights the need to monitor finished steel demand, mill margins and inventory levels in the coming sessions.
A continued slowdown in steel consumption may keep iron ore prices under pressure, while any recovery in construction, infrastructure or manufacturing activity could help improve sentiment. The market is expected to remain sensitive to steel demand signals in the near term.
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