Iron ore futures rebounded from losses, as market were pushing for high levels despite negative steel margins. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then rose by 2.49% day-on-day or up RMB 13 to RMB 536/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The rebar futures also inched up by 2.15% day-on-day …
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Daily Capesize Review 18/11/21
Capesize freight rates rebounded after recent selloff session, as more spot vessels had cleared out and thus setting up for a more balanced market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then grew by $1,627 day-on-day to $27,033 on Thursday, after the paper market turned bullish and made some convincing gains. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) …
Daily DCE Review 18/11/21
Iron ore futures closed in negative regions, despite a late morning rally to push prices higher, amid thin steel margins environment. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 5.10% day-on-day or down RMB 27.50 to RMB 511.50/mt, during the day trading session on Thursday. The rebar futures also inched …
Daily Capesize Review 17/11/21
Capesize freight rates extended losses in seasonally lean period, amid weak iron ore and steel demand in China. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then slumped by $2,653 day-on-day to $25,406 on Wednesday, amid a selloff session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped by $161, down by 6.21% day-on-day, to $2,430, due to softening …
Daily DCE Review 17/11/21
Iron ore futures rallied from previous trading day slump, but slipped at the close, amid bearish market sentiment on steel demand. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 1.01% day-on-day or down RMB 5.50 to RMB 538.50/mt, during the day trading session on Wednesday. The rebar futures …
Daily DCE Review 16/11/21
Iron ore futures suffered a sharp fall just the close at the morning session, then moved flattish at the afternoon session amid thin steel margins and falling steel prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 1.10% day-on-day or down RMB 6 to RMB 540/mt, during the day …
Daily DCE Review 15/11/21
Iron ore futures dropped on the day session, following market bearish sentiment on falling steel prices and thin margins. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 2.53% day-on-day or down RMB 14 to RMB 539/mt, during the day trading session on Monday. The rebar futures also slipped by 4.54% …
Daily Capesize Review 12/11/21
Capesize freight rates slipped up after recent improvement, amid limited shipping activities in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then inched down by $298 day-on-day to $31,811 on Friday, amid a choppy session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped by $37, down by 1.30% day-on-day, to $2,807, due to softening freight rates. …
Daily DCE Review 12/11/21
Iron ore futures closed lower at the day session, despite the recent rebound seen yesterday, following the bearish market sentiments. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then slid by 1.62% day-on-day or down RMB 9 to RMB 546.50/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The rebar futures also fell by …
Daily Capesize Review 10/11/21
Capesize freight rates recovered further due to better shipping demand in the Pacific market, despite lengthy ballast list in the Atlantic basin. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $1,624 day-on-day to $32,099 on Wednesday, despite a choppy session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then rose by $56, up by 2% day-on-day, to …