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

Weak Steel Demand Vs Supply Curbs, Where Does Iron Ore Go Next?

Simandou Hits China, Momentum Softens: Is Iron Ore Entering a Buy-The-Dip Phase?

Iron Ore Under Pressure, but Positioning and Structure Point to Stabilisation

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Pranay Yadav

Metals, Ores, and Mining Firms

Commodities

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<li>Record imports, swelling inventories - China imported 119.65Mt in December (record), lifting port inventories by 10Mt in January and ~30Mt over four months, capping further pre-Lunar New Year restocking demand.</li>
<li>IODEX futures reversed early gains, remain in a downtrend, and face a potential 21DMA/100DMA bearish crossover, with seasonal patterns pointing to post-LNY weakness.</li>
<li>Skew fell sharply during the rally and remains softer, while higher convexity in later expiries signals far OTM demand pushed beyond February, reflecting muted near-term volatility expectations.</li>
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Record imports, swelling inventories - China imported 119.65Mt in December (record), lifting port inventories by 10Mt in January and ~30Mt over four months, capping further pre-Lunar New Year restocking demand.
IODEX futures reversed early gains, remain in a downtrend, and face a potential 21DMA/100DMA bearish crossover, with seasonal patterns pointing to post-LNY weakness.
Skew fell sharply during the rally and remains softer, while higher convexity in later expiries signals far OTM demand pushed beyond February, reflecting muted near-term volatility expectations.


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