Iron ore rises in early Asian trading. The metal is expected to trade in a volatile range, Galaxy Futures analysts say in a commentary. Underlying fundamentals remain weak, with global shipments still relatively ample, portside inventories staying structurally elevated, and steel demand in China continuing to soften, they say. The most-traded iron ore contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange is up 0.5% at 740.50 yuan a ton. (jason.chau@wsj.com)