Original article by David Uren
The Australian – Page: 6 : 11-May-16
Revenue forecasts in the Australian Government’s May 2016 Budget are based on expectations that the iron ore price will average $US55 over the next two years. The price of the steel input is currently trading at around this level, but futures market quotes in Singapore suggest that it could fall to about $US50. Meanwhile, Justin Smirk of Westpac warns that the iron ore price could potentially fall below $US40, before stabilising at about $US42.
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