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Iron Ore Under Pressure

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Iron ore under pressure, futures down around 2.5%, weighing on equity markets in China and AUD. Reports that restrictions in the steelmaking hub of Tangshan are to blame, last week the government ordered seven blast furnaces to close before March 10. The Five-Year plan announced at the NPC last week also focused on reducing emissions, which will impact iron ore demand going forward.

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