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Iron Ore Seen Back Below $50 as Australia Increases Supply

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Iron ore is holding above $50. Just don’t bet on it lasting.

Ever-expanding supplies from the world’s largest producers mean prices will fall through the end of the year, according to Capital Economics Ltd. The London-based research firm joins banks including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and UBS Group AG in predicting lower prices.