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.
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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