Monthly archives: October 2020

Capesize rates reverse into losses over weak iron ore demand

Capesize freight rates dropped over market concerns over slowing iron ore demand and weakness in the paper and bunker markets. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average dipped by $445 day-on-day to $18,304 on Monday, following a selloff session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the downtrend and dropped by 0.92% or 13 points day-on-day …

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London Iron Ore Derivatives Report 26/10/2020

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Singapore Iron Ore Derivatives Report 26/10/20

Market Commentary Iron ore extended its losses on Monday as investors weighed supply and demand, while casting a watchful eye on China’s Communist Party plenum. Iron ore port inventories rose for a seventh consecutive week last Friday to hit an 8-month high. In addition, there are growing signs that the strength of demand is wavering …

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Oil Through the Looking Glass 26/10/20

*Libya Lifts Force Majeure On El Feel Oil Field on Way To 1 Mil B/D Output* The El Feel oil field, also known as the Elephant, has had the force majeure lifted. The 70,000-bpd field is ramping up production to reach the target of 1 million barrels per day which would double current levels of …

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DCE falls on supply glut

Iron ore futures continued to fall throughout the trading session due to high port inventory and slowing demand. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange then went down to an almost one-month low at RMB 760.50 per mt on Monday, down 3.31% on daily basis. The steel rebar contract …

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Capesize rates firm up on improving market

Capesize freight rates continued the upward momentum on better market sentiments and improving physical markets. The Capesize 5 time charter average inched up by $212 day-on-day to $18,749 on Friday, despite some profit-takings during the trading session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 1% or 14 points day-on-day to 1,415 readings, given …

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