WEEKLY SUMMARY: China's steel raw mat markets weaken slightly during holiday

China's spot markets of major steelmaking raw materials, including iron ore and metallurgical coke, were largely quiet during the country's National Day holiday over October 1-7, while a limited number of offers were heard at lower prices.

Iron ore: Mysteel SEADEX 62% Australian Fines dropped over the seven-day holiday period to $92.65/dmt CFR Qingdao as of October 7, lower by $2.15/dmt from September 30. As this year's National Day holiday fell close to the Mid-Autumn Festival, some traders started their break as early as September 25 for