Iron Ore Monthly (April 2026): Skew Repricing and Lower IV Point to Moderating Expectations Into Q3

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SUMMARY

Iron ore rallied on restocking and tighter inventories, but easing volatility and shifting options positioning suggest fading momentum into coming months.
Implied volatility dropped sharply while skew and positioning turned cautious, signalling markets expect smaller moves despite recent price resilience.
Strong near-term demand supported prices, yet options markets reveal growing downside hedging and softer conviction as expectations moderate into Q3.

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