FIS Singapore Iron Ore Derivatives Report 13/07/21

Market Commentary Iron ore futures advanced on Tuesday as fresh imports data indicates resilient demand. China’s inbound shipments of the steelmaking raw material were relatively stable in June, compared with the previous month, pointing to steady demand in the world’s top steel producer. Iron ore imports stood at 89.4 million tonnes, down 0.4% month-on-month, the …

East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 13/7/21

Bunker prices are on the rise today across East of Suez ports, and Hi5 spreads have widened as VLSFOs have recorded the sharpest gains.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: VLSFO prices up in Singapore ($15/mt), Zhoushan ($12/mt) and Fujairah ($10/mt) LSMGO prices up in Zhoushan and Singapore ($4/mt), and …

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 13/7/21

Prices have extended their gains on the back of Brent in key European bunker ports, while Durban’s VLSFO price has dipped back down to parity with Port Elizabeth.   Changes on the day to 08.00 GMT today: VLSFO prices up in Gibraltar ($12/mt) and Rotterdam ($4/mt), and down in Durban ($12/mt) LSMGO prices up in …

Daily DCE Review 13/7/21

Iron ore futures closed higher due to better steel prices and the persisted low monthly iron ore imports arrival to China. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then soared by 3.29% day-on-day or RMB 39 to RMB 1,225/mt during the day trading session on Tuesday. The rebar futures however, dipped slightly …

SIOF Week 2021: Iron ore to extend commodity bull run

Goldman Sachs expected more steams for iron ore rally, despite its prolonged bullish run for three-consecutive year. At first the bull run was triggered by supply shock from Brazil’s Vale, but the rally had matured to a more demand-oriented market, boosted by various governments’ economic stimulus packages. “Iron ore has become the poster child of …

FW: FIS Morning Report Tanker FFA 13-07-21

News Headlines: OIL DAYBOOK EUROPE: Virus Curbs Across Asia Threaten Recovery (Bloomberg) The fast-spreading delta virus variant is on the march through a largely unvaccinated Southeast Asia, forcing restrictions on work and mobility that are taking the shine off the wider region’s recovery in energy demand.     SUPERTANKER TRACKER: China-Bound At Four-Week High; U.S. …

Daily Capesize Review 12/7/21

Capesize freight rates continued to stay afloat with slight gains, though there was some softening in the Pacific and the Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then inched up by $294 day-on-day to $31,266 on Monday, byproduct of the recent rally in the FFA market.   Slow market activities despite healthy cargo list …