IRON ORE DERIVATIVES WRAP: Holidays in Europe, China see trading volumes plummet

Apr 30, 2012 | 11:56 AM |

Forward curve (from four brokers): May $141/144 June $139/141 Q3 2012 $136.50/139.50 Q4 2012 $134/136 Q1 2013 $130/134 Q2 2013 $126.50/130.50 2013 $125.50/130.50 2014 $115/118 Swaps Holidays across Europe and China on Monday April 30 saw OTC iron ore volumes drop while prices held largely within established ranges,....





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