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Dalian iron ore reverses losses on more powerful steel costs, stimulus hopes

Dalian iron ore futures prices backtracked previously losses on Monday, as firmer steel rates and revived hopes of stimulus in leading consumer China included support to the unstable market.

The most-traded September iron ore agreement on China's. Dalian Product Exchange (DCE) ended daytime trade. 0.71% greater at 712 yuan ($ 99.70) a metric lot.

The agreement struck its weakest level given that August 2023 at. 688.5 yuan previously in the session.

The benchmark September iron ore on the Singapore. Exchange was 3.14% higher at $94.9 a lot, as of 0740 GMT.

Many steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. gained ground. Wire rod climbed about 1.5%, rebar. strengthened 1.4%, stainless-steel advanced. 0.6%, although hot-rolled coil moved 1.3%.

The domestic steel market is expected to stabilise this. week, as building materials rates hold consistent after compromising. last week, Chinese monetary details website Hexun Futures stated. in a note.

Demand for rebar and wire rod is most likely to enhance slightly,. as the weather condition ends up being pleasant for outside construction, while. output and stocks might decline further, stated Chinese. consultancy Mysteel.

Rebar is mainly utilized in the building and construction sector, while wire. rod is generally utilized in the manufacturing area.

Another round of bad Chinese financial figures is raising. pressure on Beijing to loosen the fiscal spigot further and even. dole out shopping coupons to satisfy this year's growth target of. approximately 5%.

Amidst miserable 2nd quarter data, falling new home rates,. and slowing industrial output, policymakers look significantly. likely to ramp up stimulus unless they accept slower development and. the possibility of a down spiral in customer and service. self-confidence.

A post in state media today revived talk of. usage vouchers, however the majority of economic experts are sceptical that. Beijing will implement such a relocation, provided past resistance.

Other steelmaking active ingredients on the DCE retreated further,. with coking coal and coke down 1.5% and 0.38%,. respectively.

(source: Reuters)