Iron ore futures rebounded from recent losses, which previously brought the index to a one year low this week, due to the off-peak steel demand season. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then rose by 6.84% day-on-day or up RMB 36.50 to RMB 570.50/mt, during the day trading session on Thursday. …
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Daily DCE Review 10/11/21
Iron ore futures closed lower at the day session, despite some rally in mid-session but failed to recover lost ground. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 4.62% day-on-day or down RMB 26 to RMB 536.50/mt, during the day trading session on Wednesday. The rebar futures followed the dip …
Daily Capesize Review 9/11/21
Capesize freight rates showed more improvement with better spot demand in both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $2,461 day-on-day to $30,475 on Tuesday, recovering from recent corrections. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then moved up by $87, up by 3.20% day-on-day, to $2,805, due to improving …
Daily Capesize Review 8/11/21
Capesize freight rates continued to book gains with improving demand in the Pacific amid thin trading activity. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then inched up by $815 day-on-day to $28,014 on Monday, recovering from recent corrections. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reflected the freight improvement with hike of $3, up slightly by 0.11% day-on-day, …
Daily DCE Review 9/11/21
Iron ore futures dipped at the close, despite a strong comeback from morning session slump, amid bearish market sentiments over low steel demand and margins. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then inched down by 0.97% day-on-day or down RMB 5.50 to RMB 561/mt, during the day trading session on Tuesday. …
Daily DCE Review 8/11/21
Iron ore futures booked slight gain after low opening, as trade participants were concerned over weak winter steel demand and declining exports volumes from China. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then inched up by 1.42% day-on-day or up RMB 8 to RMB 570.50/mt, during the day trading session on Monday. …
Daily Capesize Review 5/11/21
Capesize freight rates recovered some lost ground, despite bearish market sentiment over softening demand and lengthy ballaster list. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then inched up by $489 day-on-day to $27,199 on Friday, rebounding from recent slumps. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed market corrections and dropped by $54, down 1.95% day-on-day, to $2,715, …
Daily DCE Review 2/10/21
Iron ore futures slumped due to winter off peak season, dropping to a year-low in view of strict production restriction and sintering curbs imposed on Chinese mills. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then plunged by 9.95% day-on-day or down RMB 62.50 to RMB 565.50/mt, during the day trading session on …
Daily Capesize Review 1/11/21
Capesize freight rates continued to soften on bearish market sentiment, with lesser shipping demand to move iron ore and coals. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then fell by $1,220 day-on-day to $34,845 on Monday, extending recent market corrections. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the downtrend and dropped by $91, down 2.59% day-on-day, to …
Daily DCE Review 29/10/21
Iron ore futures continued to slide on softer steel demand, as slow consumption contributed to higher mills’ steel stocks. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 5.56% day-on-day or down RMB 37.50 to RMB 637.50/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The rebar futures however, rose by 0.80% …