Monthly archives: September 2021

FIS Singapore Iron Ore Derivatives Report 06/09/21

Market Commentary Iron ore plunged to the lowest in seven months on rising supplies while the new round of production curbs have also dampened the outlook for the steelmaking ingredient. Exports from Brazil were at a record for the month of August while shipments from Australia have also increased. Meanwhile, iron ore inventories at ports …

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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 6/9/21

East of Suez bunker prices have inched down from Friday’s levels, and HSFO380 has tightened in Zhoushan.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: VLSFO prices down in Singapore ($14/mt), Zhoushan ($12/mt) and Fujairah ($5/mt) LSMGO prices down in Fujairah ($17/mt), Zhoushan ($11/mt) and Singapore ($9/mt) HSFO380 prices up in Zhoushan …

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ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 6/9/21

European and African bunker prices have been pulled down by Brent over the weekend as the futures contract has slipped from five-week intraday highs.   Changes on the day since Friday to 08.00 GMT today: VLSFO prices down in Durban ($35/mt), Rotterdam and Gibraltar ($13/mt) LSMGO prices down in Durban ($39/mt), Rotterdam ($11/mt) and Gibraltar …

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Daily DCE Review 6/9/21

Iron ore futures fell on Monday, over market concerns of tightening steel outputs, despite better steel prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) then slumped down by 6.65% day-on-day or RMB 51.50 to RMB 723/mt, during the morning trading session on Monday. The rebar futures, however went up by 1.71% day-on-day or RMB 92 …

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Daily Capesize Review 3/9/21

Capesize freight rates declined on slower market activities especially in the Pacific market, despite a firm Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $760 day-on-day to $46,647 on Friday, amid a volatile paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by $57, down 1.42% day-on-day, to $3,944, as market sentiments …

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Iron Ore DCE Jan Daily Technical Review 6/9/21

Verdict – Short-term neutral to bearish. DCE iron ore January contract slumped during the Asian day session. Iron ore re-entered into to falling tunnel. Jan-21 iron ore refreshed the lowest since listed. Daily CCI entered a bearish territory. Daily MACD created dead cross. Iron ore will continue to correct fast unless create a new platform …

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