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 - May 26, 2026
Ex-China billet softens despite massive coal mine shutdowns
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 25, 2026
Free SEAISI: Decarbonization in Asia focuses on renewable energy sourcing and policy, but may face delays
Local Chinese longs down over past week, but coal mine closures support steel prices
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 22, 2026
Ex-Russia BPI stops rising amid easing demand
Ex-Libya mill sells decent volumes of HBI amid expected price increase
Global View on Billet: Prices start to slide, future trend to depends on China and raw materials
SE Asian billet importers lower bids below $500/mt CFR amid weak Chinese market
Iron ore in China down sharply due to weaker fundamentals, trend may persist
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 20, 2026
Ex-China billet market enters slow softening phase, impacted by futures
Free SEAISI: Energy shortage due to Iran war becomes major issue for SE Asian mills
Free China's MIIT issues more strict capacity replacement policy for steel industry
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 19, 2026
Local Chinese longs prices start to ease as demand slows after strong comeback from holidays
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 18, 2026
India sells decent BPI volumes to US market, which is facing limited supply
Free SEAISI: ASEAN steel demand to keep improving in 2026, but market faces import penetration and Iran war impact
Ex-Brazil BPI prices keep increasing amid shortage in US market with targets reaching $500/mt FOB
Ex-Russia BPI prices supported by limited demand
Global HBI market bullish amid tight supply, ex-Libya tender closure to give further direction
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 15, 2026
Global View on Billet: Trade accelerates in major outlets, price rises terminated
Ex-Australia premium hard coking coal remains supported by some supply concerns
Iron ore prices in China maintain strong trend above $110/mt CFR, further rises doubtful
SE Asian billet buyers more active in negotiations, some price rises accepted
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 13, 2026
Ex-China billet may be at ceiling for now, other Asian sellers try to push some volumes
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 12, 2026
Local Chinese longs up significantly after holiday amid better demand-supply fundamentals
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 11, 2026
Brazilian BPI exporters remain optimistic amid rather stable demand, price increase limited
Ex-Russia BPI suppliers try to raise prices after scrap hike in late April, but buyers resist
Ex-Australia coking coal price surges in new sale
Global View on Billet: Bullish mood after May holidays not expected to ease anytime soon
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 8, 2026
Asian slab market cools down after previous big rises
Import billet prices in SE Asia on the rise, buyers cautious so far
Ex-China billet prices up significantly after holiday amid futures rise, cost support
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - May 6, 2026
Rather positive mood in SE Asia’s import billet market, demand very slow before holiday
Global View on HRC: Firm sentiment persists, but demand still weak across regions
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - April 29, 2026
Free China cancels ban on BHP’s iron ore usage after parties agree long-term agreement
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - April 28, 2026
Ex-Asia billet prices stable, GCC buyers continue to show interest
Local Chinese longs prices continue slow uptrend amid rising futures, pre-holiday restocking
Daily iron ore prices CFR China - April 27, 2026
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