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Iron Ore
Description
Iron ore is the primary raw material for steel production. China consumes over 70% of global seaborne iron ore. Prices are a key indicator of Chinese construction and industrial activity.
Key risks
commodity-risk
This risk may negatively affect the instrument’s performance under certain market conditions.
country-risk
This risk may negatively affect the instrument’s performance under certain market conditions.
The list of risks is not exhaustive and highlights the most material structural and market-related factors.
Portfolio role & behavior
Economic role
inflation-hedge
Behavior
pro-cyclical
The information provided is for analytical and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
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