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Middle East Scenarios: Steel and Iron Ore
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Report summary
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East introduces a new layer of geopolitical risk to global steel and iron ore markets via higher costs, disrupted trade flows and weaker demand confidence. This report examines how different conflict durations, from a short‑lived disruption to a prolonged escalation, could shape steel production, trade flows and iron ore demand globally. Covering first‑order impacts in Iran and the Middle East alongside second‑order effects across China, India, Europe and the US, the analysis also explores the implications for iron ore trade, costs and pricing.
Table of contents
- Steel: Supply disruption, demand headwinds
- Iron ore: Higher cost floor, capped upside
- Iron ore price outlook: Range‑bound with downside support
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