China vows to open up more futures markets as iron ore goes international

China plans to open more of its futures contracts to foreign investors, a senior official said, as Beijing launched its “internationalised” iron ore contract, part of a bid to boost its sway over pricing of major commodity imports.

China’s coal futures forward curve turns bullish as mercury rises

China’s thermal coal futures rallied to a record high on Friday, lifting September futures to a premium...

Chinese iron ore futures firm, sector remains under pressure

Chinese iron ore futures were firmer on Tuesday, but remained under pressure from concerns demand is slowing in the world’s biggest market for industrial materials.

Iron Ore Takes a Battering as Bear Market Engulfs China Futures

Iron ore is getting battered. After rounds of warnings that this year’s rally may be overdone, the raw material is in retreat as doubts gather about the strength of demand in China as steel sells off and record port stockpiles put a spotlight on rising su

Iron Ore Takes a Battering as Bear Market Engulfs China Futures

Iron ore is getting battered. After rounds of warnings that this year’s rally may be overdone, the raw material is in retreat as doubts gather about the strength of demand in China as steel sells off and record port stockpiles put a spotlight on rising su

Chinese steel futures gain on capacity cut hopes

Chinese steel futures rose on Monday, buoyed by expectations of more government efforts to cut overcapacity over the next few months.

Crude oil futures – weekly outlook: August 15

Oil futures soared for the second day in a row on Friday, ending at a three-week high as investors continued to cover short positions after Saudi Arabia’s oil minister hinted that the kingdom could be open to discussions next month aimed at stabilizing th