Fortescue share price dives another 3%, down 12% in a week

We check what's weighing on the miner's performance this week.

| More on:
A man wearing a hard hat stands in front of heavy mining machinery with a serious look on his face.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

Key points

  • The Fortescue Metals share price is trading lower Tuesday, falling 6% to $18.45 at its intraday low
  • Its dip comes after iron ore futures dumped 4.7% overnight
  • The Fortescue share price is joined in the red by that of Rio Tinto and BHP

The Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price is in the red for a second consecutive day, adding to its recent downturn.

Today's move comes after iron ore futures slumped another 4.7% overnight, reaching US$133.99 a tonne, according to CommSec.

At the time of writing, the Fortescue share price is $18.99, 3.26% lower than its previous close.

Earlier today the iron ore giant's stock reached an intraday low of $18.45, representing a 6% tumble.

For context, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is currently down 1.45%. Its slip follows another disastrous session on US markets.

Fortescue share price slips again on Tuesday

The Fortescue share price is continuing to suffer on Tuesday, bringing its losses for the last seven days to 11.7%.

Its fall follows that of the price of iron ore. Prior to Monday's open, iron ore futures dropped 4.7% to US$138.44 per tonne.

The commodity's fall might be due to concerns continued COVID-19 lockdowns in China could impact global demand for steel.

China is the world's largest importer of iron ore and lockdowns in the nation have previously cast doubt over the commodity's value.

Restrictions on movement in Shanghai have been tightened once more despite case numbers falling, ABC News reported on Tuesday.

Fortescue CEO Elizabeth Gaines told the Australian Financial Review last month that lockdowns in China hadn't negatively impacted demand for iron ore.

The Fortescue share price isn't the only ASX iron ore giant to be trading lower today. Those of BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) are down 2.47% and 3.85% respectively.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Resources Index (ASX: XJR) is recording a 2.82% dip.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Resources Shares

Female worker sitting desk with head in hand and looking fed up
Resources Shares

What does the $100 billion blow for mining exports mean for these ASX 200 stocks?

Are these mining shares worth snapping up at a discount?

Read more »

a female miner looks straight ahead at the camera wearing a hard hat, protective goggles and a high visibility vest standing in from of a mine site and looking seriously with direct eye contact.
Resources Shares

Could Rio Tinto shares be a gold mine in 2025?

Let’s unearth whether this ASX mining share is an opportunity.

Read more »

two men in hard hats and high visibility jackets look together at a laptop screen that one of the men in holding at a mine site.
Resources Shares

BHP shares rise amid positive class action news

Here’s the latest from BHP on its huge legal case.

Read more »

A female employee in a hard hat and overalls with high visibility stripes sits at the wheel of a large mining vehicle with mining equipment in the background.
Resources Shares

The under-the-radar metal trading at record prices (and 4 ASX mining shares exposed to it)

Which ASX miners have exposure to this soaring, under-the-radar metal?

Read more »

Miner looking at a tablet.
Resources Shares

Why is the Mineral Resources share price racing ahead of the benchmark on Wednesday?

Here’s what’s happening.

Read more »

two men in hard hats and high visibility jackets look together at a laptop screen that one of the men in holding at a mine site.
Resources Shares

Should you buy the 28% dip on Newmont shares?

Is this sell-off a golden opportunity?

Read more »

Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares just upgraded by brokers (one with 60% upside!)

Here are 3 ASX mining shares that brokers are backing for growth in an uncertain climate.

Read more »

A man wearing a shirt, tie and hard hat sits in an office and marks dates in his diary.
Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price a buy? Here's my view

Is it time to dig into this beaten-up miner?

Read more »