China's Rise in Interest Rates Hits Steel Shares

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European steel and mining shares tumbled yesterday after news of China's surprise interest rate rise - raising fears that one of the world's top consumers of commodities will curb demand that has fuelled a boom in the sector.

The DJ Stoxx European basic producers index sank 3.2 per cent to 255.47 points, after hitting its best level in about two and a half years earlier this month.

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China's Rise in Interest Rates Hits Steel Shares

The sector is still up about six per cent for the year, outperforming the broader market, and s...

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