Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Deep Fundamental Analysis

[Iron Options Weekly 2024/29] China’s Plenary Meeting and Rate Cut Fail to Enthuse Iron Ore Markets

Iron Ore Prices on Fire on Hopes of China’s Third Plenum

[Iron Options Weekly 2024/28] Supply/Demand Outlook for Iron Ore Outweighs Stimulus Hopes

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order, Mint Finance

Pranay Yadav

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order

Commodities

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<li>Weakness Persists: Iron ore prices hovered at critical support level of $100/ton on consistent ample supply &amp; weak demand driven by China's slowing manufacturing sector.</li>
<li>Options Market Shift: Despite overall bearish sentiment, the options market showed increased call activity, particularly for front-month expiries, indicating potential short-term bullish speculation.</li>
<li>Production &amp; Supply Outlook: Major producers like Vale &amp; Rio Tinto are expected to increase iron ore output, contributing to a bearish outlook due to ample supply in global markets.</li>
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Weakness Persists: Iron ore prices hovered at critical support level of $100/ton on consistent ample supply &amp; weak demand driven by China's slowing manufacturing sector.
Options Market Shift: Despite overall bearish sentiment, the options market showed increased call activity, particularly for front-month expiries, indicating potential short-term bullish speculation.
Production &amp; Supply Outlook: Major producers like Vale &amp; Rio Tinto are expected to increase iron ore output, contributing to a bearish outlook due to ample supply in global markets.


[IO Weekly 2024/30] China’s Manufacturing Slowdown & Strong Supply Continue to Pressure Iron Ore