The ‘New-COVID’ Economy

US-China trade tension and rising COVID-19 infections have resulted in negativity creeping into the iron ore market, the greenback, and European shares. The global outlook is being shaken by the threat of a second European wave and a continued rise of infection levels in the US. The uncertainty has seen gold rally to an all-time …

Capesize rates spiral downward on supply glut

Capesize rates continued its downward movement due to muted market in both basin and fell further away from the $20,000 level. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average came under selling pressure and recorded at $17,284, down $1,258 day-on-day on Friday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) did not fared better as well and continued the …