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The production of unrefined steel in China, which accounts for half of the annual output in the world, in July fell to the highest since the global financial crisis of 2008, indicators.

This is the second consecutive month of decline in production. The reduction in steel production has led to a 40% decline in world iron ore prices since mid-July.

Gold, on the contrary, is becoming more expensive against the background of increased volatility of the stock market.