What drives the iron price?
Steel starts with iron ore, making it a barometer for construction and infrastructure spending worldwide. Each row traces a chain of real events that pushed iron higher or lower, month by month.
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Sign upMAY 1 – MAY 31, 2026
MAY 19
Closed: −2.25%
🇨🇳 Economic Growth Decline
2026-05-19
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2026-05-19
Slowing economic activity in China reduces steel demand, lowering iron ore prices.
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🌍 Iron Ore Supply Rise
2026-05-19
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2026-05-19
Increased iron ore supply adds to downward pressure on prices.
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🇨🇳 Steel Demand Decline
2026-05-19
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2026-05-19
Slowing Chinese economy weakens steel demand, reducing need for iron ore, pushing prices down.
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MAY 14
Closed: −0.41%
🌍 Iron Ore Supply Rise
2026-05-14
IRON PRICE ▼
2026-05-14
Increased iron ore supply from record shipments and inventories pushes prices down.
🇧🇷 Mining Stock Decline
2026-05-18
Weaker iron ore prices reduce mining companies' revenue, causing their stocks to fall.
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🇨🇳 Steel Demand Decline
2026-05-14
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2026-05-14
Weak steel demand in China reduces need for iron ore, pushing prices down.
🇧🇷 Mining Stock Decline
2026-05-18
Weaker iron ore prices reduce mining companies' revenue, causing their stocks to fall.
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APR 1 – APR 30, 2026
APR 29
Closed: −0.8%
🕌 Cost Rise
2026-04-29
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2026-04-29
Rising diesel and freight costs from the Middle East conflict pushed iron ore's cost curve higher, lifting prices.
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APR 28
Closed: +0.22%
🇨🇳 Demand Decline
2026-04-28
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2026-04-28
Demand concerns in China due to overcapacity curbs reduce iron ore demand, lowering prices.
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🇨🇳 Stockpile Release
2026-04-28
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2026-04-28
China released BHP stockpiles, increasing supply and pushing iron ore prices down.
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APR 27
Closed: +0.25%
🇨🇳 Restocking
2026-04-27
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2026-04-27
Chinese steel mills restocking ahead of holidays increased demand, pushing iron ore prices higher.
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🇧🇷 Shipment Decline
2026-04-27
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2026-04-27
Lower shipments from Australia and Brazil reduced supply, pushing iron ore prices up.
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APR 22
Closed: +1.82%
🇧🇷 Shipment Decline
2026-04-22
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2026-04-22
Slower shipments from Australia reduced supply, pushing iron ore prices higher.
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🇨🇳 Steel Output Rise
2026-04-22
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2026-04-22
Higher steel output in China boosts demand for iron ore, pushing prices up.
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🇨🇳 Restocking Activity
2026-04-22
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2026-04-22
Restocking activity in China before the holiday increased demand for iron ore, pushing prices higher.
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APR 20
Closed: +0.41%
🇨🇳 Inventory Decline
2026-04-20
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2026-04-20
Low steel mill inventories in China may drive restocking, increasing demand for iron ore.
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🇨🇳 Demand Rise
2026-04-20
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2026-04-20
Strong demand from Chinese steel mills and low inventories pushed iron ore prices higher.
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APR 16
Closed: −0.16%
🇨🇳 Economic Growth Rise
2026-04-16
IRON PRICE ▲
2026-04-16
China's faster economic growth increased demand for steel-making materials, pushing up iron ore prices.
🇧🇷 Mining Stock Rise
2026-04-16
Higher iron ore prices increase the value and profits of mining companies, making their stocks more attractive.
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