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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

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

[Iron Options Weekly 2024/31] Small Price Recovery in Iron Ore Following China Stimulus Measures

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

Harvesting Seasonality in Iron Ore Prices Induced by Weather, Inventory Restocking, and Holidays

Persistent Weakness in Chinese Real Estate Will Drag Iron Ore Prices Down

Metals, Ores, and Mining Firms, Mint Finance

Pranay Yadav

Metals, Ores, and Mining Firms

Commodities

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<li>Following the iron ore rally at the start of the month, prices have corrected sharply lower owing to downbeat economic data and an inventory buildup.</li>
<li>Option activity over the past week was notably skewed towards put options suggesting a negative sentiment. Weekly options volume was sharply lower WoW.</li>
<li>Recent bearish sentiment has been accompanied by a decline in IV. Outcome from the plenary meeting is likely to reignite volatility in the coming weeks.</li>
</ul>


Following the iron ore rally at the start of the month, prices have corrected sharply lower owing to downbeat economic data and an inventory buildup.
Option activity over the past week was notably skewed towards put options suggesting a negative sentiment. Weekly options volume was sharply lower WoW.
Recent bearish sentiment has been accompanied by a decline in IV. Outcome from the plenary meeting is likely to reignite volatility in the coming weeks.


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