Iron ore futures rose USD 1.30/ton last week, closing at USD 107.25/ton, driven by China’s steel demand recovery and tighter supply from Australian cyclone disruptions.
Technical indicators show mixed signals, with prices above the 100-day & 200-day DMAs, but MACD weakening and RSI forming a death cross, suggesting potential bearishness ahead.
Financial Institutions and Managed Money increased net long positions, while Physicals participants expanded net shorts, reflecting diverging market expectations amid China’s policy-driven demand outlook.