Iron-ore heads to $80/t amid ‘loss in confidence’ as slump extends

Iron-ore sank toward $80/t – extending this month’s rout – after China poured fuel on demand fears by reiterating a cautious tack on stimulating the economy even as global trade tensions escalate.

The steelmaking ingredient in Singapore tumbled to its lowest since late-March after China’s central bank late Friday signaled it would continue a targeted approach to shoring up growth in the world’s biggest steel consumer.