Iron Ore Holds Steady as China Demand and Technical Signals Align
Iron ore prices for 62% Fe fines delivered to China held near $97.85 per ton on July 14, 2025, according to official Singapore Exchange data.
Market participants observed the price action closely as the contract moved within a narrow range overnight, reflecting both robust underlying demand and caution ahead of key resistance levels.
Chinese customs data confirmed an 8% month-on-month rise in iron ore imports for June, driven by miners meeting quarterly targets after earlier cyclone disruptions in Australia.
This supply increase coincided with strong steel demand from Chinese manufacturing, which offset a seasonal slowdown in construction.
Steel mills in China maintained high utilization rates, though some increased maintenance due to profit pressures and environmental restrictions in Hebei province.
Analysts noted that the market responded to positive signals from Chinese authorities about potential stimulus and supply-side reforms. However, environmental production curbs in major steel hubs limited upside momentum.
Molten iron output in Hebei dropped by 10,400 tons month-on-month, highlighting the impact of these restrictions. Technical analysis of the daily chart showed the price breaking out of a multi-week consolidation phase.
The contract traded above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, with the 200-day moving average acting as a significant resistance near $101.31. The MACD indicator on the daily chart crossed into positive territory, confirming a bullish momentum shift.
The RSI stood at 62.82, trending upwards but not yet in overbought territory. Bollinger Bands widened, indicating increased volatility, while the price remained near the upper band.
Support levels formed at $96.00 and $95.80, with immediate resistance at $98.00 and $99.00. The 4-hour chart reinforced the bullish short-term outlook.
The price held above key moving averages, and the RSI hovered around 65.98, suggesting strong momentum but approaching overbought conditions.
The MACD remained positive, though the histogram showed signs of waning upward momentum. Volume analysis revealed steady trading activity, with no major spikes to indicate speculative excess.
Global macroeconomic factors also played a role. Silver prices climbed to $39.05 per ounce, supported by strong industrial demand and a global supply deficit.
Gold prices reached $3,357.10 per ounce, with ETF inflows reflecting investor interest in metals as economic hedges. Copper and steel prices showed mixed performance, influenced by manufacturing trends and regional supply dynamics.
Market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. Traders balanced expectations of Chinese policy support with concerns about further production curbs and seasonal demand fluctuations.
The iron ore market navigated a delicate equilibrium, with fundamentals and technicals pointing to stability near current levels. Price action in the next sessions will depend on whether the
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | 4,461 | +1.78% | +33.20% | 4,383 | 4,503 | 4,421 | 139,824 |
| SILVER | 65.59 | +1.26% | +73.05% | 64.77 | 66.98 | 64.81 | 46,406 |
| BRENT | 88.88 | -0.03% | +34.42% | 88.91 | 90.07 | 88.12 | 29,713 |
| WTI | 83.11 | -0.11% | +31.57% | 83.20 | 84.35 | 82.40 | 166,848 |
| COPPER | 6.61 | +0.03% | +46.70% | 6.61 | 6.71 | 6.61 | 39,543 |
| LITHIUM | 75.20 | +1.47% | +62.95% | 74.11 | 75.80 | 75.08 | 89,275 |
| IRON ORE | 161.91 | — | +58.10% | 161.91 | 161.91 | 1 | |
| SOY | 1,184 | +3.20% | +17.05% | 1,148 | 1,199 | 1,168 | 163,179 |
| CORN | 480.50 | +10.02% | +29.34% | 436.75 | 480.75 | 459.50 | 341,248 |
| WHEAT | 655.00 | +3.93% | +29.70% | 630.25 | 657.75 | 631.50 | 128,793 |
| COFFEE | 317.25 | -5.51% | +0.67% | 335.75 | 321.20 | 313.55 | 21,747 |
| SUGAR | 16.43 | -1.79% | -3.01% | 16.73 | 17.11 | 16.22 | 171,992 |
| COCOA | 5,719 | +3.18% | -34.96% | 5,543 | 5,779 | 5,574 | 26,773 |
| ORANGE JUICE | 138.55 | -0.47% | -45.38% | 139.20 | 141.05 | 137.50 | 703 |
| COTTON | 85.03 | +2.33% | +26.78% | 83.09 | 82.90 | 81.96 | 16,546 |
| BEEF | 223.60 | -3.93% | -5.18% | 232.75 | 226.40 | 223.00 | 16,126 |
| CATTLE | 339.10 | -3.16% | -1.82% | 350.17 | 345.50 | 338.60 | 10,164 |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
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