# Tag: iron ore prices

- [Iron ore rises, but China fundamentals remain fragile, XP says](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/iron-ore-rises-but-china-fundamentals-remain-fragile-xp-says/) (2026-09-11): Recent gains have been supported by seasonal restocking, while steel demand, production and the property sector remain under pressure.
- [Barclays Downgrades Vale After 35% Rally](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/barclays-downgrades-vale-after-35-percent-rally/) (2026-04-20): Analyst Amos Fletcher says valuation gap has closed and shares already price in stronger iron ore.
- [Vale Swings to 4Q25 Loss as Impairment Hits Earnings Despite 17% EBITDA Growth](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/vale-4q25-net-loss-vs-4q24-ebitda-copper-growth/) (2026-02-12): Net income turns to US$ -3.8bn in 4Q25 vs. US$ -694m in 4Q24; proforma profit rises 68% as copper drives operating strength.
- [Stubborn Ore](https://brazilstockguide.com/behind-the-lines/iron-ore-depletion-prices-2026/) (2026-01-15): The real constraint in iron ore is no longer demand, but supply itself.