Rally in iron ore prices to prove temporary

The recent rally in iron ore prices is reflecting short-term market dynamics, including an upturn in Chinese steel production and somewhat lower stocks. But the bigger picture is that the market remains massively oversupplied. As such, we expect prices to fall back once market dislocations ease. 

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