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<ul><li>Global miners see China as a source of stability for future iron ore demand due to increased infrastructure investment this year and the country’s ongoing urbanization drive.</li><li>The words of optimism come as iron ore prices have dropped over the past few months, with Chinese steelmakers taking a hit from the slowdown in construction by the country’s troubled developers.</li><li>As China has stepped up infrastructure investment to bolster economic growth, the world’s biggest iron ore miners said the stimulus would put a floor under short-term steel demand.</li></ul>

Global miners see China as a source of stability for future iron ore demand due to increased infrastructure investment this year and the country’s ongoing urbanization drive.The words of optimism come as iron ore prices have dropped over the past few months, with Chinese steelmakers taking a hit from the slowdown in construction by the country’s troubled developers.As China has stepped up infrastructure investment to bolster economic growth, the world’s biggest iron ore miners said the stimulus would put a floor under short-term steel demand.

Global Mining Heavyweights See China Propping Up Iron Ore Demand

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.9bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James Hardie Industries, Brambles.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.9bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James Hardie Industries, Brambles.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities, Mint Finance

Umang Agrawal

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>As Australian iron ore export growth plateaus, Simandou strengthens Rio Tinto's long-term competitive position through exposure to a world-class, high-grade iron ore asset.</li>
<li>Kennecott may weigh on near-term cash flows, but Oyu Tolgoi's strong ramp-up, lower unit costs and a deep pipeline of copper projects keep Rio Tinto's ambitions firmly on track.</li>
<li>China's changing iron ore market, rising labor unrest and CMRG's growing influence are quietly reshaping the risks facing Rio Tinto.</li>
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As Australian iron ore export growth plateaus, Simandou strengthens Rio Tinto's long-term competitive position through exposure to a world-class, high-grade iron ore asset.
Kennecott may weigh on near-term cash flows, but Oyu Tolgoi's strong ramp-up, lower unit costs and a deep pipeline of copper projects keep Rio Tinto's ambitions firmly on track.
China's changing iron ore market, rising labor unrest and CMRG's growing influence are quietly reshaping the risks facing Rio Tinto.


Rio Tinto: Simandou Is Only One Piece of a Much Bigger Story

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Global managers are at their lowest ever allocation in Asian equities.  From a peak of over 17% in 2018, average exposure has fallen to just 12.94%.</li>
<li>Declines were led by China &amp; HK Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services, whilst investors also scaled back exposure to Japan Communication Services, Industrials, Health Care and Consumer Staples</li>
<li>Among Global investors, overweight the benchmark in Asia is by far the non-consensus trade.</li>
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Global managers are at their lowest ever allocation in Asian equities.  From a peak of over 17% in 2018, average exposure has fallen to just 12.94%.
Declines were led by China &amp; HK Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services, whilst investors also scaled back exposure to Japan Communication Services, Industrials, Health Care and Consumer Staples
Among Global investors, overweight the benchmark in Asia is by far the non-consensus trade.


Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

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Equity Bottom-up Research

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<li>Diesel prices have risen 45% from their June lows, and the BDIY also continues to surge, compressing the margins of iron ore players.</li>
<li>China's June import volumes remained strong at 112 million tons, up 6.3% YoY, with Australian imports strengthening to 71 million tons ( 63% of imports) </li>
<li>Read our recent report on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/fenix-resources-ltd-fex-au-q4-fy26-concall-update-record-volumes-sharp-margin-compression" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:247547" rel="noopener">Fenix Resources Ltd (FEX AU) Q4 FY26 Concall Update: Record Volumes, Sharp Margin Compression</a> and gleanings from Rio/BHP operationals. </li>
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Diesel prices have risen 45% from their June lows, and the BDIY also continues to surge, compressing the margins of iron ore players.
China's June import volumes remained strong at 112 million tons, up 6.3% YoY, with Australian imports strengthening to 71 million tons ( 63% of imports) 
Read our recent report on Fenix Resources Ltd (FEX AU) Q4 FY26 Concall Update: Record Volumes, Sharp Margin Compression and gleanings from Rio/BHP operationals. 


Iron Ore: Diesels 45% Ascent From June Lows And China's Strong Imports

Australia

BHP Billiton Limited is an international resources company.  The Company's principal business lines are mineral exploration and production, including coal, iron ore, gold, titanium, ferroalloys, nickel and copper concentrate, as well as petroleum exploration, production, and refining.  Dually-listed company with BLT LN.

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Global Mining Heavyweights See China Propping Up Iron Ore Demand

Global miners see China as a source of stability for future iron ore demand due to increased infrastructure investment this year and the country’s...

Caixin Global

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Rio Tinto: Simandou Is Only One Piece of a Much Bigger Story

The headline numbers tell only part of the story. Simandou, Oyu Tolgoi and an expanding copper portfolio are quietly reshaping Rio Tinto's earnings...

Mint Finance

Asia: Global Investors Lose Faith

Global managers are at their lowest ever allocation in Asian equities. From a peak of over 17% in 2018, average exposure has fallen to just 12.94%.

Steven Holden

Iron Ore: Diesels 45% Ascent From June Lows And China's Strong Imports

Iron ore cost push from diesel and freight is now back in play, and prices will remain at the 100 USD/ton level as Chinese imports remain strong...

Sameer Taneja

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