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.

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Iron Ore Retreat Extends as Seasonal Lull Meets Structural Selling Pressure

Iron Ore Tug-Of-War: China Liquidity Return Vs. Managed Money Short Buildup

Iron Ore Monthly (January 2026): Record Chinese Imports, Rising Inventories, And Rising Put Interest

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities, Mint Finance

Umang Agrawal

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities

Commodities

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<li>In February, soft mill demand and rising port inventories weighed on prices, though seasonal stockpiling suggests potential rebound once summer drawdowns begin.</li>
<li>IODEX futures remain in a downtrend after the 21DMA/100DMA bearish crossover. Muted restocking post CNY holiday kept rallies capped, even as stretched momentum signals a possible pause near support.</li>
<li>Put open interest dominates near-term expiries, while sizeable 130-strike call buildup in Apr-June 2027 maturities signals targeted longer-dated upside positioning.</li>
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In February, soft mill demand and rising port inventories weighed on prices, though seasonal stockpiling suggests potential rebound once summer drawdowns begin.
IODEX futures remain in a downtrend after the 21DMA/100DMA bearish crossover. Muted restocking post CNY holiday kept rallies capped, even as stretched momentum signals a possible pause near support.
Put open interest dominates near-term expiries, while sizeable 130-strike call buildup in Apr-June 2027 maturities signals targeted longer-dated upside positioning.


Iron Ore Monthly (February 2026): Bearish Near-Term Bias, Targeted Long-Dated Upside Positioning