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Sign InAmid mounting pressure on the base metals sector, iron ore has broken through key psychological support levels. Futures in Singapore fell to a one-year intraday low, driven by soft steel demand in China and rising global supply. According to reports, weakening mill margins and an ongoing construction slump in China have failed to absorb increasing inventories, which have risen materially over the last 12 months.
Forecasts from UBS analysts suggest continued structural headwinds, with prices expected to average $100/t in 2026 and moderate further to $95/t in 2027 as the market surplus grows. In addition to macro factors, the physical market faced disruptions as major firms including Vitol and Cargill reportedly stopped trading with Radiant World amid concerns over fake invoices, adding a layer of counterparty risk to the bearish narrative per market data.
Looking at current levels, traders are monitoring the sustainability of the break below $100 in the absence of immediate growth catalysts. While specific real-time price data was unavailable for this update, the outlook remains bearish based on analyst assessments. Investors should remain cautious as the upcoming economic calendar lacks direct mining-sector catalysts in the immediate term.