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Anastasia Kononenko

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Economics from Oles Honchar National University in Ukraine. I have 15 years of experience in the steel media industry, including the past seven years at SteelOrbis, where I lead the Market Intelligence team responsible for coordinating coverage of Asian steel and raw material markets. My areas of expertise also include global markets for billet, slabs, pig iron and HBI, with a focus on market analysis and industry trends.

 
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Daily iron ore prices CFR China - November 4, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – Nov 4, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - November 3, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – Nov 3, 2025 

Ex-Russia BPI sellers still under big pressure despite less cheap allocation

Ex-Brazil BPI exporters fail to improve prices, additional discounts for alternative outlets

Global View on Billet: Gradual price rises emerge, but sustainability questionable

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 31, 2025

Rises in ex-Australia coking coal prices more confident owing to China’s buying

Ex-Russia billet sellers inactive and hold prices after active sales in October

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 31, 2025 

SE Asian billet buyers ignore higher Chinese offers, look for cheaper alternatives again

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 30, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 29, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 29, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 28, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 28, 2025 

Ex-Australia coking coal nears $195/mt FOB, possibly close to peak for now

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 27, 2025

Brazilian BPI exporters resist further declines, outlook rather stable

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 27, 2025 

Ex-Russia BPI prices down in fresh deals despite firm scrap prices

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 24, 2025

Ex-Australia coking coal prices rise amid higher bids and deals, after recent increase in China

Global View on Billet: Market seems to have hit bottom, activity improves

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 24, 2025 

Low-priced billet deals done in SE Asia, cautious expectations for rebound emerge

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 23, 2025 

Ex-Russia billet prices resume decline amid increasing supply, aggressive sales

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 22, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 22, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 21, 2025

Asian slab prices under pressure in most outlets but rise in Europe

Indonesia closes almost all order books for current year after sizable wire rod sale

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 21, 2025 

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 20, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 20, 2025 

No clear trend in ex-Russia BPI market despite increased interest from Turkey

Global View on Billet: Bearish mood still prevails in major markets except Turkey

Free Market sources do not view 100,000 mt ex-Indonesia billet sales as signal for improvement

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 17, 2025

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 17, 2025 

Demand for Chinese billet starts to revive at lower prices, some Asian buyers want bigger drop

Australian coking coal market lacks trend with more deals needed

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 16, 2025 

Russian billet exporters fully rely on sales to Turkey, stronger ruble squeezes profits

Daily iron ore prices CFR China - October 15, 2025

Billet prices in Turkey improve in deals, focus on material with short lead times

Ex-Australia coking coal prices soften amid lack of buying, worse outlook

Major steel and raw material futures prices in China – October 15, 2025 


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